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 of frothy

• 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

London — On Tuesday, investors were dumping AI stocks, worried that frothy valuations may be running away from reality. — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 25 June 2026

His look also stands out due to his unique and frothy red beard, and colorful tattoos across his entire torso. — Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2026

The bold bedroom trends of the past 10 years—think high-glam furniture, frothy bedding, and stark color schemes—are giving way to simpler and softer rooms with an emphasis on warmth. — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026

That would get in the way of the frothy nature the storytelling aims for. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 8 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1