flack
flack · flacks
A publicist, a publicity agentA publicist, a publicity agent.
/flæk/
Meaning
1 senses(Canada, US)A publicist, a publicity agent.
More definitions
- a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer
- intense adverse criticism
- artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes
Origin
Most likely flak.Most likely flak.
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Forms
plural: flacksSynonyms
11 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsSee also
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