frank

From Wiktionary
See also Frank

Pronunciation[change]

Noun[change]

Singular
frank

Plural
franks

A US postage 'frank (sense 1)
A frank in a bun (sense 2)
  1. (countable) A frank is a notice on an envelope where a stamp usually is.
  2. (countable) A frank is a hot dog or sausage.
  3. (countable) (UK) A frank is a grey heron.

Synonyms[change]

Verb[change]

Plain form
frank

Third-person singular
franks

Past tense
franked

Past participle
franked

Present participle
franking

  1. If you frank an envelope, you put a frank on it.

Adjective[change]

Positive
frank

Comparative
franker

Superlative
frankest

  1. If you are frank with someone, you are honest to the point of being blunt.