froth



froth at the mouth

1. Literally, to produce foam from one's mouth, as due to a disease or other ailment. All of a sudden she collapsed in a fit, convulsing and frothing at the mouth.
2. Figuratively, to be viciously and uncontrollably angry or upset. The protesters had formed outside the courthouse, frothing at the mouth as the alleged murderer made his way up the steps.
See also: froth, mouth

froth something up

to whip or aerate something until it is frothy. Froth the milk up before you add it to the sauce. Froth up the milk before you pour it in.
See also: froth, up

froth up

[for something] to build up a froth when whipped, aerated, or boiled. The mixture began to froth up as Dan beat it. The milk frothed up as the steam went through it.
See also: froth, up

froth up

v.
1. To become frothy or foamy: The vinegar quickly frothed up when I added the baking soda.
2. To cause something to become frothy or foamy: The spinning blades of the blender frothed up the juice. You need to stir vigorously in order to froth the sauce up.
See also: froth, up

froth

n. a beer. How about another pitcher of frost, innkeeper?

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ida['aidə]
Matteamaht-TE-ahItalian
LotusLO-təsEnglish (Rare)
Danijel-Slovene, Croatian, Serbian
Odalys-Spanish
GÉZa-Hungarian