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FRANK

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 12 meanings of the word Frank.

How to pronounce frank:

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Frank - as a noun

A smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dog5frankfurter21hotdog11wiener9wienerwurst17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sausage8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A member of the ancient germanic peoples who spread from the rhine into the roman empire in the 4th century

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
european
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Device or marking such as postage stamp, printed or stamped impressions, codings, labels, manuscript writings, or any other authorized form of markings affixed or applied to mails to qualify them to be postally serviced.

Example: "Prior to the establishment of the upu in 1874, international mails sometimes bore mixed franking before the world's postal services universally agreed to deliver international mails bearing only the franking of the country of origin."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
franking16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mark10marker12marking14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Frank - as an adjective satellite

Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

Example: "Blunt talking and straight shooting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blunt7candid10forthright20free-spokenoutspoken15plainspoken19point-blankstraight-from-the-shoulder

Clearly manifest; evident

Example: "Frank enjoyment"

Frank - as a verb

Stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
postmark16

Exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks

Frank - as an adjective

Honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised.

Example: "May i be frank with you?"

Unmistakable, clinically obvious, self-evident

Example: "The research probes whether treating pre-diabetes with metformin can prevent progression to frank diabetes."

Unbounded by restrictions, limitations, etc.; free.

Liberal; generous; profuse.

Unrestrained; loose; licentious.

Example Sentences

"She appreciated his frank opinion on the matter."
"The company's annual report provided a frank assessment of their financial situation."
"I prefer people who are open and frank with their thoughts."
"His frank and straightforward manner of speaking can be refreshing."
"The politician gave a frank interview about his controversial views."
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Word Game Points

Is FRANK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, frank is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FRANK has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is FRANK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, frank is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FRANK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is FRANK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, frank is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FRANK has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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