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Franken-

or franken-
Slang.
  1. Usually Disparaging. a combining form extracted from Frankenstein none (the monster), used especially before a food, and meaning “genetically engineered”:

    Frankentomatoes; a Frankenfood.

  2. this combining form used before something that is a hybrid of disparate parts, and meaning "strange or frightening":

    a dangerous Frankenstorm; incredible Frankenpastries.



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Example Sentences

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Al Franken are among those who oppose the tax because of its impact on device makers in their states.

As late as August, pollsters predicted Franken would have “a fight on his hands.”

Minnesota Republican Mike McFadden is facing an uphill battle to defeat incumbent Democratic Senator Al Franken in November.

He told me that Al Franken and Jim Downey had highly recommended me to be a writer on the show, and I said I was glad to hear it.

I had been hired by Al Franken and Jim Downey, not Lorne Michaels.

The Franks, when they had completed the conquest of the entire country, gave it the name of Franken-ric—the Franks' kingdom.

The Twisklanders who had done the wicked deed called themselves Frijen or Franken.

He was allowed the attendance of a faithful servant, Jan Franken by name, and a sentinel stood constantly before his door.

John Franken has served me faithfully for many years and throughout all these my afflictions, and is to remain with me to the end.

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