frank
frank/fraNGk/
adjective
open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters.
"a long and frank discussion"
synonyms: candid, direct, forthright, plain, plain-spoken, straight, straightforward, straight from the shoulder, explicit, unequivocal, unambiguous, unvarnished, bald, to the point, no-nonsense, matter-of-fact, open, honest, truthful, sincere, guileless, artless, outspoken, bluff, blunt, brutal, unsparing, upfront, warts and all, on the level, on the up and up, round, free-spoken
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6 days ago · frank stresses lack of shyness or secretiveness or of evasiveness from considerations of tact or expedience. frank discussions.
adjective · honest and straightforward in speech or attitude. a frank person · outspoken or blunt · open and avowed; undisguised. frank interest · an obsolete ...
to print a mark on stamps so that they cannot be used again, or to print a mark on envelopes or packages to show that the cost of sending them has been paid:.
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.
frank in American English 1 · 1. direct and unreserved in speech; straightforward; sincere · 2. without inhibition or subterfuge; direct; undisguised · 3.
used to say that someone is speaking or writing in a very direct and honest way. She gave me some very frank criticism.
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open (approving) (of a person) not keeping thoughts and feelings hidden: He was quite open about his reasons for leaving. outspoken saying exactly what you ...
adjective · outspoken · honest · candid · forthright · straightforward · forthcoming · direct · vocal.
honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised. May I be frank with you? (medicine) unmistakable, clinically ...
Frank Definition · To mark (mail) as with one's signature so that it can be sent free. · To send (mail) free of postage, as by virtue of an official position.