frank
adj 1: characterized by disconcerting 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}, {free-spoken},
{outspoken}, {plainspoken}, {point-blank}]
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 [syn: {Frank}]
2: a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually
smoked; often served on a bread roll [syn: {frankfurter},
{hotdog}, {wiener}, {wienerwurst}, {weenie}]
v 1: stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing
[syn: {postmark}]
2: exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from
customs or other checks