Franken-

or franken-

Slang.

1. Usually Disparaging. a combining form extracted from Frankenstein none (the monster), used especially before a food, and meaning “genetically engineered”:

   Frankentomatoes; a Frankenfood.

2. this combining form used before something that is a hybrid of disparate parts, and meaning "strange or frightening":

   a dangerous Frankenstorm; incredible Frankenpastries.

Example Sentences

Which is why Franken’s son Don, who helped his father promote his events, is having trouble embracing the Grand Slam series, where eight races will be run in roughly three hours on each meet day.

From Los Angeles Times

Franken said the sport also needs more promotion, beginning at the college level; more deep-pocketed sponsors willing to pay larger prize-money purses; and more creative thinking, which is why he welcomes Johnson’s ideas, if not the execution.

From Los Angeles Times

Franken, who died three years ago, put on meets that had a three-ring-circus feel, with dozens of events featuring high school athletes and Olympic champions.

From Los Angeles Times

As Fox News gathered strength, progressive activists turned to comedian Al Franken and fledgling online communities to punch back.

From Slate

“Judge denies Fox News attempt to block Franken book over title ‘fair and balanced,’ ” Associated Press, August 22, 2003.

From Slate