Associations to the word «Flak»

FLAK, noun. Ground-based anti-aircraft guns firing explosive shells.

FLAK, noun. Anti-aircraft shell fire.

FLAK, noun. (figuratively) (informal) Adverse criticism.

FLAK, noun. (informal) A public-relations spokesperson.

FLAK JACKET, noun. A special piece of clothing worn by soldiers to protect them from shrapnel and grenade fragments, other non-direct fire and battlefield debris. Sometimes used informally to connote any of the various forms of a bullet-proof vest.

FLAK JACKETS, noun. Plural of flak jacket

FLAK, noun. A slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer.

FLAK, noun. Intense adverse criticism; "Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party"; "the government has come under attack"; "don't give me any flak".

FLAK, noun. Artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes.