flak

Flak is defined as the bursting shells shot at aircraft from enemy guns on the ground, or criticism or opposition.

(noun)

An example of flak is the exploding ammunition that can damage a military plane when flying over enemy territory.
An example of flak is what a CEO gets when he makes a controversial statement to the media.

See flak in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Origin: Ger < Fl(ieger)a(bwehr)k(anone), lit., flier defense gun

See flak in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also flack

noun

Origin:

Origin: German

Origin: , from Fl(ieger)a(bwehr)k(anone), aircraft-defense gun

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