variants
also flack
1
: exploding shells that are shot at enemy aircraft from guns on the ground
2
informal
: harsh criticism
He caught/drew heavy flak for his decision to oppose the new school.
He took a lot of flak from the other kids for his unusual appearance.
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“Flak.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/flak. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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