frank

Adjective

• clearly manifest; evident
  • frank enjoyment
    

• 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
    

Noun

• a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll

• a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century

Verb

• exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks

• stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  blunt , candid , forthright , free-spoken , outspoken , plainspoken , point-blank , straight-from-the-shoulder , frankfurter , hotdog , hot dog , dog , wiener , wienerwurst , weenie , Frank , postmark