frappe

n. Rhode Island & Southeastern Massachusetts
See milk shake (sense 1). See Regional Note at milk shake.

[Alteration of FRAPPÉ.]

IN BRIEF: n. - A frozen dessert with fruit flavoring (especially one containing no milk); Thick milkshake containing ice cream; Liqueur poured over shaved ice.

Tutor's tip: You'll have a hard time drinking a "frappe" (a thick milk shake or a flavored drink) if your brother manages to "frap" (to bind tightly) your arms behind your back.

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The noun has 3 meanings:

Meaning #1: liqueur poured over shaved ice

Meaning #2: thick milkshake containing ice cream

Meaning #3: a frozen dessert with fruit flavoring (especially one containing no milk)
  Synonym: ice

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