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- proper noun A
diminutive of the malegiven name Frank orFrancis . - proper noun A
diminutive of the femalegiven name Frances
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Examples
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Now he sings under the name Frankie Sands at weddings and other events.
After Losing Shield, Cop Sings for Cash Sean Gardiner 2011
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A special party attraction was the singer who goes by the name Frankie Sands and does great Sinatra renditions.
Len Levitt: Kelly on Muslim Spying: Who, Us? Len Levitt 2011
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“Do you recall anyone ever referring to him by the nickname Frankie?”
Body of Evidence Patricia Cornwell 1991
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“Do you recall anyone ever referring to him by the nickname Frankie?”
Body of Evidence Patricia Cornwell 1991
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The fact that Frankie is a YA book gains it a certain recognition (both within and without the YA walls) it would never get otherwise.
Archive 2009-03-01 Roger Sutton 2009
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Ultimately, eight children in Frankie and Janice's classroom of 24 contracted polio.
Polio 2010
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The fact that Frankie is a YA book gains it a certain recognition (both within and without the YA walls) it would never get otherwise.
Having It Both Ways Roger Sutton 2009
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(Soundbite of laughter) CONAN: And in Frankie's dreams, he will be.
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I thought the commentator over at the Rooster's comparison to Prep was apt -- though I'd argue Frankie is the better book, handling larger issues with more nuance.
Having It Both Ways Roger Sutton 2009
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I'm excited for this series, as I was a big fan of Carey's work on Lucifer and My Faith in Frankie, and the premise combines conspiracy theories, clandestine groups and fine literature ... three things I can get behind.
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