frank

See also Frank

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /fræŋk/

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• Homophones: franc, Frank

Noun

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

• frankfurter
• frankfurt
• hot dog

Verb

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

Positive frank

Comparative franker

Superlative frankest

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

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