frank

4 definitions • 7 examples

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.

to be perfectly frank To be perfectly frank with you, I don't think she's the person for the job.

to print a mark on a stamp so that the stamp cannot be used again, or to print a mark on an envelope to show that the cost of sending it has been paid

honest, sincere, and truthful, even if there is a risk of causing bad feelings:

To be perfectly frank, I don’t think you are as well qualified as some of the other candidates.

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:

Senators can also send franked mail.

You can only acquire franking machines on a rental basis.