Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: flak
IPA transcription: [fl'æk]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: antiaircraft, antiaircraft_gun, flak, flack, pom-pom, ack-ack, ack-ack_gun
    Meaning: artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes
  • Synonyms: fire, attack, flak, flack, blast
    Meaning: intense adverse criticism; "Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party"; "the government has come under attack"; "don't give me any flak"
  • Synonyms: flak_catcher, flak, flack_catcher, flack
    Meaning: a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer
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