flack Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer
    flack catcher; flak; flak catcher.
  2. noun intense adverse criticism
    fire; attack; blast; flak.
    • Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party
    • the government has come under attack
    • don't give me any flak
  3. noun artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes
    pom-pom; antiaircraft; ack-ack; antiaircraft gun; ack-ack gun; flak.

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