froth

Definitions


[frɒθ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, or salivating
(e.g: leave the yeast until there is a good head of froth)

- worthless or insubstantial talk, ideas, or activities
(e.g: she had a glimpse of the froth of London life)


Phrases:
- froth at the mouth

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old Norse frotha, frauth


[frɒθ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- form or contain a rising or overflowing mass of small bubbles
(e.g: the red blood frothed at his lips)


Phrases:
- froth at the mouth

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old Norse frotha, frauth




definition by Oxford Dictionaries