Frothy

Pronunciation: /ˈfrɒθi/

Definitions of frothy

adjective Frothy is an adjective that describes something that is light and full of small bubbles, like frothy milk or a frothy wave.

Example Sentences

A1 The frothy milk in my cappuccino was delicious.

A2 She stirred the frothy mixture until it was smooth.

B1 The frothy waves crashed against the shore, creating a beautiful sight.

B2 The bartender expertly poured the frothy beer into a chilled glass.

C1 The frothy champagne was the perfect way to celebrate the special occasion.

C2 The frothy latte art on top of my coffee was a work of art.

Examples of frothy in a Sentence

formal The frothy foam on top of the cappuccino was a sign of its quality.

informal I love how frothy the milk gets when I make a latte at home.

slang The beer was so frothy, it almost overflowed!

figurative Her excitement was so intense, it felt like her emotions were frothy and bubbling over.

Grammatical Forms of frothy

• past tense: frothed
• plural: frothies
• comparative: frothier
• superlative: frothiest
• present tense: froths
• future tense: will froth
• perfect tense: has frothed
• continuous tense: is frothing
• singular: frothy
• positive degree: frothy
• infinitive: to froth
• gerund: frothing
• participle: frothed

Origin and Evolution of frothy

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'frothy' originated from Middle English 'frothy', derived from Old Norse 'frauthr' meaning 'frothy, foaming'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something foamy or bubbly, the word 'frothy' has evolved to also describe something insubstantial or lacking in depth, often used in a metaphorical sense.