frank
frank /fr'æŋk/ (franker frankest franks franking franked)
1 [ADJ] oft ADJ about/with n
If someone is frank, they state or express things in an open and honest way.
`It is clear that my client has been less than frank with me,' said his lawyer...
They had a frank discussion about the issue.
= candid
● frankly [ADV] ADV with v
He now frankly admits that much of his former playboy lifestyle was superficial.
● frankness [N-UNCOUNT] oft with poss
The reaction to his frankness was hostile.
2 [VERB] usu passive, be V-ed, V-ed
When a letter or parcel is franked, it is marked with a symbol that shows that the proper charge has been paid or that no stamp is needed.
The letter was franked in London on August 6.
...a self-addressed, franked envelope.
1 [ADJ] oft ADJ about/with n
If someone is frank, they state or express things in an open and honest way.
`It is clear that my client has been less than frank with me,' said his lawyer...
They had a frank discussion about the issue.
= candid
● frankly [ADV] ADV with v
He now frankly admits that much of his former playboy lifestyle was superficial.
● frankness [N-UNCOUNT] oft with poss
The reaction to his frankness was hostile.
2 [VERB] usu passive, be V-ed, V-ed
When a letter or parcel is franked, it is marked with a symbol that shows that the proper charge has been paid or that no stamp is needed.
The letter was franked in London on August 6.
...a self-addressed, franked envelope.