froth

/frɔθ/
noun
  1. A mass of small bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid, especially by agitation or fermentation.
    • The barista poured the milk carefully to create a thick froth on top of the cappuccino.
    • The beer had a creamy froth that slowly settled as he waited to drink it.
    • As the waves crashed against the rocks, white froth gathered along the shoreline.
  2. Something that is attractive but has little real value or substance; empty or trivial talk or ideas.
    • The movie was all froth and no substance, with flashy special effects but a weak story.
    • She dismissed the gossip as mere froth, not worth her attention.
    • His speech was full of political froth, promising everything but offering no real solutions.
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verb
  1. To produce or form a mass of small bubbles on the surface of a liquid.
    • If you shake the bottle too hard, the soda will froth and spill out.
    • The river water frothed around the large boulders in the rapids.
    • The milk began to froth as the steam wand heated it.
  2. To cause a liquid to produce bubbles, often by stirring or shaking.
    • She used a whisk to froth the egg whites for the meringue.
    • The machine can froth cold milk for iced coffee drinks.
    • He frothed the soapy water with his hands while washing the dishes.
  3. To be very angry or excited, often to the point of producing foam at the mouth (used figuratively).
    • He frothed at the mouth during the argument, shouting at everyone.
    • Fans frothed with excitement when the band finally walked on stage.
    • The coach was frothing with rage after the referee's bad call.
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