frothy

adjective

ˈfrȯ-thē How to pronounce frothy (audio)
Definition of frothynext
1
as in bubbly
covered with, consisting of, or resembling foam a frothy dessert made of whipped egg whites and fruit puree

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2
as in goofy
lacking in seriousness or maturity a frothy comedy that wouldn't exert the brain of a gnat

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3
as in insubstantial
being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance the sort of frothy costumes worn by Las Vegas showgirls

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Recent Examples of frothy Her look was comprised of a frothy polka dot skirt and structured blazer complete with a large floral appliqué. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 17 Oct. 2026 Cover and shake vigorously without ice until egg white is emulsified and frothy, 10 to 15 seconds. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2026 Competing patterns and frothy tutus sometimes tipped towards costume. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 Step 2 Blend 3 large eggs, room temperature, in a blender on high speed until very frothy, about 1 minute. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frothy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frothy
  1. bubbly
  2. goofy
  3. insubstantial
  4. foamy
  5. giddy
  6. filmy
  7. sparkling
  8. silly
Adjective
  • The bubbly coalition-builder had long been the favorite in the race, leading McKinney by double digits in polls leading up to Tuesday.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Heavyweights from Comcast and Disney (both up 5%) to Netflix and Skydance (each up 4%) were bubbly.
    — jillg366, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of bubbly
Adjective
  • An alligator with a goofy sense of humor crawled through the back door of a North Carolina bagel shop, then stood at the front counter as if waiting to take someone’s order.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
  • His presence was transformative; Stewart made the goofiest, most easily disregarded TV franchise for nerds and nobodies into a work full of warmth and gravitas.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of goofy
Adjective
  • On his latest, Young’s major-key meditations on love and alienation are as winsome as a bay breeze, if occasionally as insubstantial.
    — Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Tying all this to a generic RPG progression system full of constant but insubstantial upgrades and resources feels more like busywork than anything else.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of insubstantial
Adjective
  • Sprinkle the yeast on top and set aside to bloom for 5 minutes; the mixture should become foamy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Morton kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on medium speed until foamy and sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of foamy
Adjective
  • Democrats are giddy over the prospect of snatching Senate seats and gubernatorial races in normally red states.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • How better to sum up that generation’s giddy way of spackling together outfits?
    — The Learning Network, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of giddy
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  • Washing machines can't rinse effectively when too much detergent has been added, leaving a sticky, filmy residue on clothes that transfers over to the dryer.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • Skin that feels tight or filmy after showering and hair that looks dull despite quality products are other common red flags.
    — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Definition of filmy
Adjective
  • Lively stepped out in New York City to attend the holiday collection launch of jeweler Brent Neale at Majorelle in the Upper East Side, making a sparkling return to the party circuit.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
  • There are 119 rooms and suites, many of which have views down La Rambla towards the Med, all designed in sophisticated neutrals with luxury touches like Diptyque products, a sparkling wine on arrival, and fluffy robes.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of sparkling
Adjective
  • Malkmus teases guitarist Greg Ginn for liking the Grateful Dead now and notes how sweet drummer Bill Stevenson seems for answering a reporter’s silly question so thoughtfully.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Still, beyond those sillier antics, Fantano’s content come with breathless vigor and detailed context and research.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026
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“Frothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frothy. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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