frothing

Thân thiện

The exhausted horse had a frothing mouth after the long race.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Producing or covered with a mass of small bubbles, typically foam or saliva: Describes something that is actively generating or is coated with a frothy, often white, lather. This is frequently due to a physical state like extreme exertion, agitation, or disease. * The rabid animal's frothing mouth was a clear sign of danger. * The frothing waves crashed violently against the rocks.

Usage

The adjective "frothing" is used to describe a noun directly. It emphasizes an active, often uncontrolled, process of foam production. It is commonly applied to: * Animals or people exhibiting saliva or sweat turned to foam (due to rabies, exhaustion, or rage). * Liquids that are agitated or fermenting, producing a head of foam.

Examples

• The exhausted horse stood with a frothing bit after the intense race.
• She carefully poured the frothing beer into a tall glass.
• The angry protester was frothing at the mouth with indignation.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: Can be used metaphorically to describe a person who is extremely and visibly angry or agitated.
  • The critic was frothing with rage over the negative review of his own work.

Variants and Related Words

• Froth (noun): A mass of small bubbles in liquid; foam.
  • The cappuccino had a thick layer of froth.
• Froth (verb): To produce or gather froth.
  • The mixture will begin to froth after a few minutes of whisking.
• Frothy (adjective): Full of or covered with froth; light and insubstantial.
  • She sipped the frothy milkshake. (Describes the state, not necessarily the active production).

Synonyms

• Foaming
• Lathering
• Bubbling
• Effervescing (for liquids)

Related Phrases/Idioms

• To froth at the mouth: Literally, to produce frothy saliva. Figuratively, to be extremely and visibly angry.
  • Literal: The sick dog was frothing at the mouth.
  • Figurative: He was frothing at the mouth when he saw the damaged car.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. producing or covered with lathery sweat or saliva from exhaustion or disease
   • the rabid animal's frothing mouth

Từ đồng nghĩa

• foaming
• foamy