"Frankenwatch" meaning in All languages combined

See Frankenwatch on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Frankenwatches [plural]
Etymology: From franken- + watch. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|franken|watch}} franken- + watch Head templates: {{en-noun}} Frankenwatch (plural Frankenwatches)
  1. (informal) A replica watch (timepiece) that has been fitted with genuine parts. Tags: informal

Inflected forms

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