frothy (**프**로시) — full of or covered with foam; light and insubstantial
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: full of or covered with foam; light and insubstantial
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfrɔːθi/
Korean meaning: 거품이 많은; 가벼우고 실속 없는
Korean pronunciation: **프**로시
Example Sentences
- The politician's frothy promises melted away like foam on hot chocolate.
- She preferred frothy romantic comedies over serious dramas.
- The ocean waves created a frothy white crown on the rocky shore.
frothy
ADJECTIVE//ˈfrɔːθi//
full of or covered with foam; light and insubstantial
a cheerful barista holds a metal pitcher under a steaming wand that froths milk. The steam wand creates thick, bubbly white foam that grows rapidly in the pitcher. The milk transforms from liquid to a light, airy mixture filled with countless tiny bubbles. As the foam rises higher, it becomes fluffy and insubstantial like whipped cream. A customer watches eagerly while other patrons sit at nearby tables with their own frothy cappuccinos. milk becoming full of foam and taking on a light, bubbly texture
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'frauðr' meaning foam or froth, which entered Middle English as 'frothe' in the 14th century. Vikings used this word to describe the foam they saw on ocean waves.
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📝Examples
“The politician's frothy promises melted away like foam on hot chocolate.”
“She preferred frothy romantic comedies over serious dramas.”
“The ocean waves created a frothy white crown on the rocky shore.”
“His frothy enthusiasm for the project disappeared after the first meeting.”
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