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frothy (frôt̸h′ē, frôt̸h′ē)

adjective frothier froth′i·er, frothiest froth′i·est

  1. of, like, or covered with froth; foamy
  2. light; trifling; worthless

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frothy Synonyms

frothy

modif.

  1. Fizzing

    bubbling, foaming, soapy, sudsy, bubbly, fizzy, foamy, with a head on.

  2. Trivial

    unsubstantial, light, shallow, frivolous; see trivial.


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frothy Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • too: Religion is too messy, too frothy for government to get involved in.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • make: The protein leak can sometimes make the urine frothy.

Modifies a noun

  • cappuccino: Like a caffeine addict failing to resist the lure of a frothy cappuccino, sheâs back for a second hit.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: Whisk well and leave until the yeast becomes frothy ( about 15 minutes ).
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