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

His freewheeling political rallies and frothy social media presence were, and continue to be, a source of great glee to his fans and followers.

From Los Angeles Times

“Just like averaging in is a time-honored way to build a position in something cheap, averaging out is a great way to reduce exposure to what’s frothy and expensive,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. also expanded at a frothy 3.8% pace in the second quarter.

From MarketWatch

The U.S. also expanded at a frothy 3.8% pace in the second quarter.

From MarketWatch

The cook hand-churns the milk and then leaves it out at night, exposed to the dew that gives it its incredible frothy texture.

From BBC