Frankenstein's monster

== English == === Alternative forms === Frankenstein monster, frankenstein monster === Etymology === In Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein (1818), Dr. Frankenstein assembled a monster from human corpses; it eventually escaped his control. === Noun === Frankenstein's monster (plural Frankenstein's monsters) (figurative) A thing that is cobbled together from parts of other things. Synonyms: Frankenstein, frankenstein, Frankensteinian monster, frankensteinian monster (figurative) A creation that overpowers or slips out of the control of its creator, often proceeding to turn on its creator or harm others. ==== Translations ==== === Proper noun === Frankenstein's monster The creature from Mary Shelley's novel. === Further reading === Frankenstein's monster on Wikipedia.Wikipedia