Flak Catcher Definition

noun

A person whose job is to conduct public relations by shielding a more prominent person by intercepting and deflecting complaints and criticism .

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Noun

Singular:
flak catcher
Plural:
flak catchers

Origin of Flak Catcher

  • Coined by Tom Wolfe in his 1970 book Radical Chic & Mau-Mauing the Flak Catchers, from flak , meaning "criticism".

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