frothy

American  

[fraw-thee, froth-ee] / ˈfrɔ θi, ˈfrɒθ i /

adjective

frothier, frothiest

1. of, like, or having froth; foamy.

2. unsubstantial; trifling; shallow; empty.

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Other Word Forms

• frothily adverb
• frothiness noun

Etymology

Origin of frothy

First recorded in 1525–35; froth + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The Kospi’s bubble-risk-indicator reading is at extreme levels, the strategists say, and there are also frothy dynamics in the options market.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

But the very rush into consumer staples meant to reduce risk is pushing those traditionally defensive stocks into frothy territory.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

Many see a frothy market for fund launches that is unlikely to last.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

For the time being, we can grant ourselves permission to stop paying attention to this phenomenon in at least one previously frothy part of the market.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2026

“And look at you!” he said, looking at her ridiculous frothy frock.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy