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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
FROTHY, adj. 1. Hasty, impetuous, headstrong (Abd.15 1928; Bnff.2 1943); 2. good at rising early, early at work, energetic in the morning, often sarcastic (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 54; Abd.15 1953); 3. generous, open-handed (Mry.1 1928).
[Metathetic form of forthy, Furthie.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Frothy adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 14 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/frothy>
