FLAK
Scrabble letter values: F4L1A1K5 = 11
Definition
- noun a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer. — synonyms: flak_catcher, flack_catcher, flack
- noun intense adverse criticism. — synonyms: fire, attack, flack, blast
- noun artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes. — synonyms: antiaircraft, antiaircraft_gun, flack, pom-pom, ack-ack, ack-ack_gun
Examples
- “Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party”
- “the government has come under attack”
- “don't give me any flak”