frothing
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present participleof froth.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
frothnounan aggregation of bubbles, as on an agitated liquid or at the mouth of a hard-driven horse; foam; spume.
Example Sentences
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Patient travelers are rewarded with some of the most dramatic scenery anywhere in Iceland, all frothing waterfalls and muscular peaks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
The partial climbdown is not likely to result in an enormous bust-up – one of Angela Rayner's steadfast allies who pioneered the wider plans said they were a "little concerned" rather than frothing with rage.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2025
What that means is we failed a lot in order to perfect it, to make the Barista the highest quality it can be, especially when it comes to frothing qualities for making lattes and cappuccinos.
From Salon ● Dec. 15, 2024
During their two-night run at the Fonda, the dance floor was filled with young fans whom Taylor happily describes as “young frothers, just frothing about life, like rabid frothing,” she says with a laugh.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2024
I was working late at Randy’s that night when Shawn turned up, frothing at the mouth.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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