flak in English dictionary

  • flak

    Meanings and definitions of "flak"

    • Ground-based anti-aircraft guns firing explosive shells.
    • Anti-aircraft shell fire.
    • (figuratively, informal) Adverse criticism.
    • (informal) A public-relations spokesperson.
    • noun
      Ground-based anti-aircraft guns firing explosive shells.
    • noun
      Anti-aircraft shell fire.
    • noun
      (figuratively, informal)
      Adverse criticism.
    • noun
      (informal)
      A public-relations spokesperson.
    • noun
      artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes
    • noun
      a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer
    • noun
      intense adverse criticism; "Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party"; "the government has come under attack"; "don't give me any flak"

    Synonyms of "flak" in English dictionary

    voice, flack catcher, antiaircraft gun are the top synonyms of "flak" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of flak

    • flak ( countable and uncountable;  plural  flaks)
    • flak (countable and uncountable, plural flaks)

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