flak Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer
   flack; flack catcher; flak catcher.
   
2. noun intense adverse criticism
   fire; flack; attack; blast.
   
   • 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; flack.
   

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