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flak
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flak
(noun)
flak jacket
(noun)
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flak
noun
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flack
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ˈ
flæk/
flak
noun
also
flack
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ˈ
flæk/
Learner's definition of FLAK
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noncount
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1
:
exploding shells that are shot at enemy aircraft from guns on the ground
2
informal
:
harsh criticism
He caught/drew heavy
flak
for his decision to oppose the new school.
He took a lot of
flak
from the other kids for his unusual appearance.
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