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In the most commonly used meaning today, frank means someone is freely stating something or metaphorically freeing something by not hiding it. Frank is used similarly to words like blunt, open, candid, and outspoken.
The meaning of FRANK is marked by free, forthright, and sincere expression. How to use frank in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Frank.
FRANK meaning: used to say that someone is speaking or writing in a very direct and honest way.
honest, sincere, and telling the truth, even when this might be awkward or make other people uncomfortable: a full and frank discussion. There followed a frank exchange of views. The magazine, which gives frank advice about sex and romance, is aimed at the teenage market.
Synonyms for FRANK: outspoken, honest, candid, forthright, straightforward, forthcoming, direct, vocal; Antonyms of FRANK: restrained, quiet, inhibited, laconic, reticent, reserved, ambiguous, unforthcoming.
To be frank is to be honest. Also, it's a hot dog. Eating a frank at the ballpark is, to be frank, an all-American experience. If you're open, honest, and candid, you're frank — that can mean refreshing honesty or too much information. Frank also has some lesser known uses.
honest and direct in what you say, sometimes in a way that other people might not like. a full and frank discussion. a frank admission of guilt. He was very frank about his relationship with the actress. To be frank with you, I think your son has little chance of passing the exam. Synonyms honest. Extra Examples.
