Foamy: meaning, definitions and examples

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foamy

[ ˈfəʊmi ]

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describing texture or appearance

Covered with or resembling foam; frothy.

Synonyms

bubbly, creamy, frothy

Examples of usage

The latte was topped with foamy milk.
The ocean waves were foamy and white.
The beer had a foamy head on it.

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foam or bubbles

A mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid, typically by agitation.

Synonyms

bubbles, foam, froth

Examples of usage

The washing machine was filled with foamy bubbles.
The river water was full of foamy foam after the storm.

Translations

Translations of the word "foamy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espumoso

🇮🇳 फेनिल (phenil)

🇩🇪 schaumig

🇮🇩 berbuih

🇺🇦 пінистий

🇵🇱 pienisty

🇯🇵 泡立つ (awatatsu)

🇫🇷 mousseux

🇪🇸 espumoso

🇹🇷 köpüklü

🇰🇷 거품이 많은 (geopum-i manh-eun)

🇸🇦 رغوي (rughawi)

🇨🇿 pěnový

🇸🇰 penivý

🇨🇳 泡沫的 (pàomò de)

🇸🇮 penast

🇮🇸 freiðandi

🇰🇿 көбікшіл (köbikşil)

🇬🇪 ქაფიანი (qapiani)

🇦🇿 köpüklü

🇲🇽 espumoso

Word origin

The word 'foamy' originates from the Middle English word 'fomy', which comes from the Old English 'fāmig', meaning 'foamy'. The term has been used to describe the texture or appearance of bubbles or foam since the 14th century. Over time, it has evolved to be commonly used in various contexts, especially when referring to liquids or textures with a frothy consistency.