"frunk" meaning in All languages combined

See frunk on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: frunks [plural]
Etymology: Blend of front + trunk Etymology templates: {{blend|en|front|trunk}} Blend of front + trunk Head templates: {{en-noun}} frunk (plural frunks)
  1. (automotive) A trunk (boot, storage compartment) located at the front rather than the rear of a car. Categories (topical): Auto parts, Automotive Synonyms: froot [UK] Related terms: bonnet

Inflected forms

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