Frothy: meaning, definitions and examples

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frothy

[ ˈfrɒθi ]

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drink

Full of or covered with small bubbles; foamy.

Synonyms

bubbly, effervescent, foamy

Examples of usage

The cappuccino was topped with frothy milk.
The beer had a frothy head.

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speech

Excessively ornate or elaborate; frivolous.

Synonyms

flippant, glib, superficial

Examples of usage

Her frothy speech was full of cliches and empty promises.
The politician's frothy rhetoric failed to impress the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "frothy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espumoso

🇮🇳 झागदार

🇩🇪 schaumig

🇮🇩 berbusa

🇺🇦 пінистий

🇵🇱 pienisty

🇯🇵 泡立つ (awatatsu)

🇫🇷 mousseux

🇪🇸 espumoso

🇹🇷 köpüklü

🇰🇷 거품이 있는 (geopum-i issneun)

🇸🇦 رغوي

🇨🇿 pěnivý

🇸🇰 penivý

🇨🇳 起泡的 (qǐ pào de)

🇸🇮 penast

🇮🇸 froðukenndur

🇰🇿 көбікті

🇬🇪 ქაფიანი

🇦🇿 köpüklü

🇲🇽 espumoso

Word origin

The word 'frothy' originated in the early 15th century, derived from the Middle English word 'frothi' which meant full of froth. The term 'froth' itself can be traced back to the Old Norse word 'froða' meaning scum. Over time, 'frothy' has evolved to describe not only physical characteristics like bubbles but also metaphorical qualities such as superficiality or frivolity.