Frank - Definition

adj 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" [syn: blunt,
candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken,
outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-
from-the-shoulder]
2: clearly manifest; evident; "frank enjoyment"
n 1: a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from
the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
2: a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually
smoked; often served on a bread roll [syn: frank,
frankfurter, hotdog, hot dog, dog, wiener,
wienerwurst, weenie]
v 1: stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing
[syn: postmark, frank]
2: exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from
customs or other checks