frammis

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

Synonym of gizmo.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Right now all his spare time is spent at Moseleys, roller skating for hours on end. "Foozle the frammis snaffle," says Bob, "or don't you like it?"

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A confidence trick; a swindle.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “frammis” mean?

Synonym of gizmo.

Is “frammis” formal or informal?

frammis is generally slang.