Frick and Frack

English Etymology From the name of a Swiss-American ice skating comedy duo. Noun p en chiefly US slang Names given to a pair of companions, usually male, who are very similar in appearance. en 1988 Denny McLain; Mike Nahrstedt Strikeout: the story of Denny McLain 185 Sparks suddenly had seen the light and Frick and Frack had their eyewitness identification. en 2002 James E. Wollrab Malfeasance 154 Or at least your pals Frick and Frack over at the IRS should have it. en 2011 Callie Mcfarlane A Clear Destiny 17 I know it's been difficult, particularly with Frick and Frack here leaving for college. Further reading en coordinated pairs eponyms