Frothing

Pronunciation: /ˈfɹɔθɪŋ/

Frothing (noun)

  1. The process of making or becoming covered with small bubbles of liquid foam.
  2. Foam that appears around the mouth, often because of illness or strong excitement.

Examples

  • The frothing on the surface shows the soap is working.
  • Frothing forms quickly when the water is shaken.

Frothing (verb)

  1. To produce foam with many small bubbles on the surface of a liquid.
  2. To form foam around the mouth, usually because of sickness or intense stress.

Examples

  • The bubbles frothing up made the drink look lively.
  • When the pressure rises, the foam froths up quickly.