First Known Use: 14th century
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1froth
noun \ˈfrȯth\
: bubbles that form in or on a liquid
: something that is appealing but that has no serious value or interest
plural froths \ˈfrȯths, ˈfrȯthz\
Full Definition of FROTH
1
a : bubbles formed in or on a liquid : foam b : a foamy slaver sometimes accompanying disease or exhaustion
2
: something resembling froth (as in being unsubstantial, worthless, or light and airy)
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Origin of FROTH
Middle English, from Old Norse frotha; akin to Old English āfrēothan to froth
2froth
verb \ˈfrȯth, ˈfrȯth\
: to produce or form froth
Full Definition of FROTH
intransitive verb
1
: to foam at the mouth
2
: to throw froth out or up
3
: to become covered with or as if with froth <whole groves froth with nodding blossoms — Amy Lovejoy>
transitive verb
1
: to cause to foam
2
: to cover with froth
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First Known Use of FROTH
14th century
FROTH Defined for Kids
1froth
noun \ˈfrȯth\
Definition of FROTH for Kids
: bubbles formed in or on liquids
2froth
verb
frothedfroth·ing
Definition of FROTH for Kids
: to produce or form bubbles in or on a liquid
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