- present participle of froth.
frothing
Example Sentences
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Even when he’s been fiery, nearly frothing at the mouth, Day-Lewis has always been a master of stillness, relying on his tall, taut frame to hint at the formidable power or menace underneath.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2025
What that means is we failed a lot in order to perfect it, to make the Barista the highest quality it can be, especially when it comes to frothing qualities for making lattes and cappuccinos.
From Salon ● Dec. 15, 2024
George says both players are "frothing" at the prospect of facing South Africa.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2024
Suddenly, at the beach, there was life everywhere: fish frothing in the surf, fish flooding inlets.
From Slate ● Feb. 4, 2024
I thought he was going to start frothing at the mouth or shooting spines, but he just bowed awkwardly and left the room.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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