Meaning & Definition of Frank in English
English⟶
Frank
/fræŋk/
noun
1. A member of the ancient germanic peoples who spread from the rhine into the roman empire in the 4th century
synonym:
- Frank
2. A smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked
- Often served on a bread roll
synonym:
- frank,
- frankfurter,
- hotdog,
- hot dog,
- dog,
- wiener,
- wienerwurst,
- weenie
verb
1. Stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing
synonym:
- postmark,
- frank
2. Exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks
synonym:
- frank
adjective
1. Characterized by directness in manner or speech
- Without subtlety or evasion
- "Blunt talking and straight shooting"
- "A blunt new england farmer"
- "I gave them my candid opinion"
- "Forthright criticism"
- "A forthright approach to the problem"
- "Tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"
- "It is possible to be outspoken without being rude"
- "Plainspoken and to the point"
- "A point-blank accusation"
synonym:
- blunt,
- candid,
- forthright,
- frank,
- free-spoken,
- outspoken,
- plainspoken,
- point-blank,
- straight-from-the-shoulder
2. Clearly manifest
- Evident
- "Frank enjoyment"
synonym:
- frank
Examples of using
You're just a little too frank.
He made a frank admission.