flak Meaning & Definition
/flæk/
What Does Flak Mean?
As a noun, flak means Ground-based anti-aircraft guns firing explosive shells. It can also mean Anti-aircraft shell fire.
Word Facts for Flak
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /flæk/ |
| Synonyms | blast, fire and attack |
| Plural | flaks |
Flak Definition (Noun)
- Ground-based anti-aircraft guns firing explosive shells.
- Anti-aircraft shell fire.
- Adverse criticism.
- A public-relations spokesperson.
Synonyms of Flak
Flak synonyms and antonyms →Flak in a Sentence
give someone flak
Word Forms & Grammar
flak (countable and uncountable, plural flaks)
Words That Rhyme With Flak
Origin of Flak
Borrowed from German FlaK, short for Fliegerabwehrkanone (“anti airplane cannon”).
Frequently Asked Questions About Flak
What part of speech is flak?
Flak is a noun.
What is another word for flak?
Close synonyms of flak are blast, fire and attack. See the full list of flak synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of flak?
The plural of flak is flaks.