frothy

adjective

ˈfrȯ-thē  -t͟hē 

frothier; frothiest

1

: full of or consisting of froth

2

a

: gaily frivolous or light in content or treatment : insubstantial

a frothy comedy

b

: made of light thin material

frothily

ˈfrȯ-thə-lē 

-t͟hə-

adverb

frothiness

ˈfrȯ-thē-nəs 

-t͟hē-

noun

Synonyms

• bubbly
• foamy
• sparkling
• sudsy

Examples of frothy in a Sentence

a frothy dessert made of whipped egg whites and fruit puree

a frothy comedy that wouldn't exert the brain of a gnat

Recent Examples on the Web

Wearing their swimsuits, the couple played around in the foam that bubbled up on the deck in clouds of thick, frothy bubbles. —Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 28 June 2025

Also worth watching this month are a frothy Bravo debut, a speculative drama about the end of Denmark, and a golf comedy starring Owen Wilson. —Judy Berman, Time, 27 June 2025

The metal interacts with the ice and liquid to accelerate the chilling and dilution and produce a frothy texture. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025

For the Beach Bride For the summer bride hosting a seaside soirée, Loewe’s silk fishnet dress—framed with frothy ruffles—is the perfect blend of whimsy and modernity. —Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 23 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1