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

Dust ruffles may have gone the way of the dodo after their heyday in the maximalist ’80s, but the absolute best bed skirts (done up in cottagecore ginghams and frothy sateens and linens) are putting the antiquated bed dressing back on the map. —Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026

Beat egg whites and cream of tartar with a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on medium speed until frothy, 30 seconds to 1 minute; continue beating until soft peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes more. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026

Kayali marked the end of 2025 with the release of Freedom Musk Matcha 45, a frothy and enveloping blend of matcha, oat milk, and sweet musk. —Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026

There is a lot of buzz around vertical drama with frothy forecasts for viewing numbers and revenues for the ultra-shortform series, which started out in Asia and are taking root around the world. —Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1