flack
word
Definition
'Flack' can mean strong criticism, especially in the phrase 'take flack,' or, informally, a public relations person who promotes someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Informal in both senses. In 'take flack,' 'flack' = criticism (sometimes spelled 'flak'). As PR agent, used mainly in journalism and media; somewhat slangy. Don't confuse with 'flak jackets' (armor).
Spanish: crítica - publicistaPortuguese (BR): crítica - assessor de imprensaPortuguese (PT): crítica - assessor de imprensaChinese (Simplified): 批评 - 公关（人员）Chinese (Traditional): 批評 - 公關（人員）Hindi: आलोचना - पीआर एजेंटArabic: انتقاد - مسؤول علاقات عامةBengali: সমালোচনা - প্রচারক (জনসংযোগ কর্মী)Russian: критика - пиарщикJapanese: 非難 - 広報担当者Vietnamese: chỉ trích - nhân viên PRKorean: 비난 - 홍보 담당자Turkish: eleştiri - halkla ilişkilerci (PR çalışanı)Urdu: تنقید - تعلقات عامہ کا نمائندہIndonesian: kritik - humas (petugas hubungan masyarakat)
Example Sentences
My job is to handle the flack from reporters.
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She works as a flack for a tech startup.
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Politicians often get flack for changing their opinions.
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Don’t be surprised if you catch some flack for that comment.
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He took a lot of flack for his decision.
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The company faced flack after the product failed.
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