flak meaning and definition

FLAK noun

Definition of flak (noun)

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