Franken-
American-
Usually Disparaging. a combining form extracted from Frankenstein (the monster), used especially before a food, and meaning “genetically engineered”.
Frankentomatoes; a Frankenfood.
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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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From Slate ● Jan. 31, 2017
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