frothy
Americanadjective
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of, like, or having froth; foamy.
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unsubstantial; trifling; shallow; empty.
Other Word Forms
- frothily adverb
- frothiness noun
Etymology
Origin of frothy
Example Sentences
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The coffee shop had a pink sign detailing their evening specials of cinnamon rolls and frothy coffee drinks.
From Literature
Not long ago, megacap tech was Wall Street’s poster child for frothy valuation.
From MarketWatch
Many see a frothy market for fund launches that is unlikely to last.
Post-COVID-19, however, the urgent need for space, privacy, and home offices has faded, bringing home sales activity back down from an unusually frothy peak.
From MarketWatch
The rest of us lounge on the beach, have boogie board competitions, and sip on frothy drinks from the pool bar.
From Literature
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