FLAK


Meaning of FLAK in English

(also flack )

■ noun

1》 anti-aircraft fire.

2》 strong criticism.

Origin

1930s: from Ger., abbrev. of Fliegerabwehrkanone , lit. 'aviator-defence gun'.

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