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1frank

adjective \ˈfraŋk\

—used to say that someone is speaking or writing in a very direct and honest way

Full Definition of FRANK

1
:  marked by free, forthright, and sincere expression <a frank reply>
2
a :  unmistakably evident <frank materialism>
b :  clinically evident and unmistakable <frank pus>
frank·ness noun
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Origin of FRANK

Middle English, free, from Anglo-French franc, from Medieval Latin francus, from Late Latin Francus Frank
First Known Use: 1535

Synonym Discussion of FRANK

frank, candid, open, plain mean showing willingness to tell what one feels or thinks. frank stresses lack of shyness or secretiveness or of evasiveness from considerations of tact or expedience <frank discussions>. candid suggests expression marked by sincerity and honesty especially in offering unwelcome criticism or opinion <a candid appraisal>. open implies frankness but suggests more indiscretion than frank and less earnestness than candid <open in saying what they think>. plain suggests outspokenness and freedom from affectation or subtlety in expression <plain talk>.

2frank

verb

Definition of FRANK

transitive verb
1
a :  to mark (a piece of mail) with an official signature or sign indicating the right of the sender to free mailing
b :  to mail free
c :  to affix to (mail) a stamp or a marking indicating the payment of postage
2
:  to enable to pass or go freely or easily
frank·able \ˈfraŋ-kə-bəl\ adjective
frank·er noun

First Known Use of FRANK

1701

Other Postal Terms

cancel, indicia, philatelist

3frank

noun

Definition of FRANK

1
a :  the signature of the sender on a piece of franked mail serving in place of a postage stamp
b :  a mark or stamp on a piece of mail indicating postage paid
c :  a franked envelope
2
:  the privilege of sending mail free of charge

First Known Use of FRANK

1713

4frank

noun

Definition of FRANK

First Known Use of FRANK

1904

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

Frank

noun \ˈfraŋk\

Definition of FRANK

:  a member of a West Germanic tribal confederacy that entered the Roman provinces in a.d. 253, occupied the Netherlands and most of Gaul, and established themselves along the Rhine

Origin of FRANK

Middle English, partly from Old English Franca; partly from Anglo-French Franc, from Late Latin Francus, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German Franko Frank, Old English Franca
First Known Use: before 12th century

Frank

biographical name \ˈfraŋk, ˈfräŋk\

Definition of FRANK

Anne 1929–1945 Ger.-born diarist during the Holocaust
FRANK Defined for Kids

frank

adjective \ˈfraŋk\

Definition of FRANK for Kids

:  free in or characterized by freedom in expressing feelings and opinions <a frank discussion>
frank·ly adverb <spoke frankly>
frank·ness noun
Medical Dictionary

frank

adjective \ˈfraŋk\

Medical Definition of FRANK

:  clinically evident <frank pus> <frank gout>

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