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