frothery (C2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfroʊðəri/
Definition
Excessive and verbose talk or writing, often used to describe someone who uses too many words to convey a simple idea.
Examples
The politician's frothery during the debate made it difficult for the audience to follow his argument.
The professor's frothery in his lectures often put his students to sleep.
The author's frothery in the introduction made the book seem more complicated than it actually was.
How to Use frothery
- engage in frothery (verb phrase)
- to talk or write excessively — "The professor was known to engage in frothery during his lectures."
- full of frothery (adjective phrase)
- containing excessive or insubstantial language — "The company's mission statement was full of frothery, lacking any real substance."
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