Definition & Meaning of "flak"in English

Flak

artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Inanimate

Composition

Simple

Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

flaks

intense adverse criticism

a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer

strong criticism or reprimand, often for something perceived as wrong or controversial

Examples

He took a lot of flak for missing the important meeting.

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