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Frankie
FRANG-kee
Frankie (name) means a casual, friendly short form of the given names Frank, Francis, Frances, or Francesca. Example: “Everyone at school just calls him Frankie.”
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A casual, friendly short form of the given names Frank, Francis, Frances, or Francesca.
"Peterik’s co-writer, Frankie Sullivan, was also upset about the use of “Eye of the Tiger” and posted a message on Facebook to vent."
— Todd Leopold, Band unhappy with use of ‘Eye of the Tiger’ for Kim Davis (2015)
"Before arriving in Miami, he was known by his real name of Frankie King. Not Frank but Frankie; his mother had named him after the singer Frankie Laine."
— Carl Hiaasen, Native Tongue (1991)
"Everyone at school just calls him Frankie."
noun
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An Indian street-food snack of spiced filling rolled in flatbread, similar to a wrap or burrito.
"We grabbed chicken frankies from a stall near the station."
How to use Frankie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA nickname for Frank/Frances, or a rolled flatbread snack popular in India.
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Etymology
Formed from Frank and -ie.
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What does “Frankie” mean?
The word “Frankie” means a casual, friendly short form of the given names Frank, Francis, Frances, or Francesca. In plain terms, a nickname for Frank/Frances, or a rolled flatbread snack popular in India.
How do you pronounce “Frankie”?
“Frankie” is pronounced FRANG-kee (/ˈfɹæŋ.ki/ in IPA).
How do you use “Frankie” in a sentence?
Here is “Frankie” used in a sentence: “Everyone at school just calls him Frankie.”
What part of speech is “Frankie”?
Depending on how it is used, “Frankie” can be a name and a noun.
Is “Frankie” a common word?
“Frankie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Frankie” have?
“Frankie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a casual, friendly short form of the given names Frank, Francis, Frances, or Francesca.
Is Frankie a nickname for Frank only?
No, Frankie can serve as a casual, friendly short form for several given names, including Frank, Francis, Frances, and Francesca. It is used for both masculine and feminine names depending on the person.
What is a frankie in Indian street food?
A frankie is an Indian street-food snack consisting of a spiced filling rolled inside flatbread, similar in style to a wrap or burrito. It is a popular quick meal sold by street vendors and food stalls.
Is Frankie considered formal or informal as a name?
Frankie is an informal, affectionate short form used among family, friends, or in casual settings rather than in formal documents. The fuller names Frank, Francis, Frances, or Francesca would typically be used in formal contexts instead.
