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
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
Unique cocktails pair tea and baijiu; do not miss the Game of Ming, bursting with tangy passion fruit, jasmine green tea, lemon, fruity baijiu, and frothy egg whites.
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The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 28 June 2024
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy, then whisk in the flour, milk, and nutmeg until incorporated but still slightly lumpy (do not overmix or the pancake will be tough).
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 27 June 2024
A touch of lemon juice adds pluck, and an egg white provides frothy ballast.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 20 June 2024
This year, rain and snow had left the rivers frothy and high.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 17 June 2024
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The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 28 June 2024
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy, then whisk in the flour, milk, and nutmeg until incorporated but still slightly lumpy (do not overmix or the pancake will be tough).
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 27 June 2024
A touch of lemon juice adds pluck, and an egg white provides frothy ballast.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 20 June 2024
This year, rain and snow had left the rivers frothy and high.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 17 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for frothy
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“Frothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frothy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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