flack

[flak]

flack Definition

• 1. strong criticism or opposition
• 2. a press agent
• 3. to provide publicity

Using flack: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flack" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company received a lot of flack for their controversial decision.

• Example

  He works as a flack for a Hollywood studio.

• Example

  The politician hired a flack to handle his public relations.

• Example

  The new product was flacked heavily on social media.

flack Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for flack

• criticism
• opposition
• publicist
• promote
• advertise
• press agent

Phrases with flack

• catch flack

  to receive criticism or opposition

  Example

  The company caught a lot of flack for their unethical business practices.

• flack jacket

  a protective jacket worn by military personnel to shield against shrapnel and bullets

  Example

  The soldier put on his flack jacket before heading out on the mission.

• flack room

  a room where press agents work to promote their clients

  Example

  The flack room was buzzing with activity as the publicists worked to promote their clients' latest projects.

Origins of flack

from the name of Gene Flack, a press agent in the 1930s

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Summary: flack in Brief

The term 'flack' [flak] has three main meanings: strong criticism or opposition, a press agent, and to provide publicity. It is often used in the context of public relations and media. Examples include 'The company received a lot of flack for their controversial decision,' and 'He works as a flack for a Hollywood studio.' Phrases like 'catch flack' and 'flack jacket' extend the term's usage.