Pronunciation: [fɹˈe͡ɪp] (IPA) 
The word "frape" is often misspelled as "frapé" or "frappé". The correct spelling is F-R-A-P-E, and it is pronounced /fɹeɪp/. The word originated from the French verb frapper, which means "to hit" or "to strike". In English, "frape" is used to describe a type of knot that is commonly used in sailing. It is important to use the correct spelling when referring to this knot or any other context in which the word is used.
Frape is a colloquial term that originated from the combination of the words "Facebook" and "rape". It refers to the act of hijacking or compromising someone's Facebook account without their consent. The individual who performs a frape gains unauthorized access to another person's account and subsequently alters the account settings, posts content, or interacts on behalf of the account holder, often with the intent of embarrassing or deceiving them.
Fraping typically involves the perpetrator misleadingly posing as the account owner, leading friends, family, or other contacts to believe they are interacting with the genuine account holder. This may include posting inappropriate or misleading updates, sending messages, or participating in conversations under the stolen identity. The main objective of frape is usually to create confusion, embarrassment, or to cause harm to the account owner's reputation.
While frape is frequently used to describe unauthorized Facebook account access, it can also extend to other social media platforms where similar unauthorized activities occur. The term has been widely discussed and debated due to its controversial nature, as it normalizes and trivializes the severe act of rape by using it in a casual, non-literal sense. Many argue that it is important to use alternative terms when referring to unauthorized access to someone's online accounts to avoid undermining the seriousness of sexual assault.
The word "frape" is a slang term derived from the combination of the words "Facebook" and "rape". It originated in the early 2000s within online communities, particularly among young people, as a way to describe a prank or act of mischief involving someone gaining unauthorized access to another person's Facebook account and making changes to their profile, posting humorous or inappropriate messages or content without their knowledge or consent. However, it is important to note that the term "frape" is highly problematic as it trivializes and makes light of a serious crime like rape, which is a form of sexual violence.
