fank Meaning & Definition
/æ/
What Does Fank Mean?
As a noun, fank means A pen for enclosing sheep, mainly in the Scottish Highlands. As a verb, it means To place (sheep) in a pen.
Word Facts for Fank
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /æ/ |
| Plural | fanks |
| Verb forms | fanks, fanking, fanked |
Fank Definition (Noun)
- A pen for enclosing sheep, mainly in the Scottish Highlands.
Fank as a Verb
- To place (sheep) in a pen.
Synonyms of Fank
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Fank synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
fank (plural fanks)
fank (third-person singular simple present fanks, present participle fanking, simple past and past participle fanked)
Origin of Fank
From Scottish Gaelic fang, from Scots fank, perhaps ultimately related to archaic fang (“to seize, catch”).
Common Questions About Fank
Is fank a noun or a verb?
Fank is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of fank?
The plural of fank is fanks.
What is the past tense of fank?
The past tense of fank is fanked. The present participle is fanking.