froth

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Informal

n. ideas, talk, or entertainment that is fun but has no serious value or meaning.

n. content, talk, or activity seen as attractive but ultimately lacking in substance, depth, or importance.

“The movie was just light froth, but it was a nice way to relax.”

“Critics dismissed the novel as mere social froth, arguing it failed to engage with the serious political themes of the era.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Business Technical

n. a situation in business where prices are high because of excitement, not real value.

n. a condition in financial markets where asset prices are driven by speculation rather than intrinsic value.

“Economists warned that there was too much froth in the housing market.”

“The central bank raised interest rates in an attempt to remove some of the froth from the overheated technology sector.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to make a liquid form bubbles or to have bubbles come out of your mouth.

v. to produce or become covered in a mass of small bubbles; can describe liquids or the physiological effect of extreme rage or illness.

“The soap began to froth as she scrubbed the floor.”

“The agitated river frothed against the bridge pilings after the heavy spring rains.”