The difference between Frank and Sav
When used as nouns, frank means free postage, a right exercised by governments (usually with definite article), whereas sav means a saveloy.
When used as adjectives, frank means honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt, whereas sav means (unpleasant or unfair).
Frank is also verb with the meaning: to place a frank on an envelope.
check bellow for the other definitions of Frank and Sav
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Frank as an adjective:
honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised.
Examples:
"May I be frank with you?"
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Frank as an adjective (medicine):
unmistakable, clinically obvious, self-evident
Examples:
"The research probes whether treating pre-diabetes with metformin can prevent progression to frank diabetes."
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Frank as an adjective (obsolete):
Unbounded by restrictions, limitations, etc.; free.
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Frank as an adjective (obsolete):
Liberal; generous; profuse.
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Frank as an adjective (obsolete, derogatory):
Unrestrained; loose; licentious.
Examples:
"rfquotek Spenser"
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Frank as a noun (uncountable):
Free postage, a right exercised by governments (usually with definite article).
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Frank as a noun (countable):
The notice on an envelope where a stamp would normally be found.
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Frank as a verb:
To place a frank on an envelope.
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Frank as a verb:
To exempt from charge for postage, as a letter, package, or packet, etc.
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Frank as a verb:
To send by public conveyance free of expense.
Examples:
"rfquotek Charles Dickens"
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Frank as a noun:
A hot dog or sausage.
Examples:
"synonyms: frankfurt frankfurter"
"Buy a package of franks for the barbecue."
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Frank as a noun (UK):
The grey heron.
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Frank as a noun:
A pigsty.
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Frank as a verb:
To shut up in a frank or sty; to pen up; hence, to cram; to fatten.
Examples:
"rfquotek Shakespeare"
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Sav as a noun (UK, Australia, New Zealand, informal):
A saveloy.
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Sav as an adjective (UK, slang, informal):
(unpleasant or unfair).