Flack
noun
Criticism or negative publicity regarding someone or something.
The politician faced a lot of flack for his controversial remarks.
Often appears as...
- get flack
- take flack
Usage tips
Informal
bad press, negative feedback, public scrutiny
noun
A public relations representative, especially for a client in the entertainment or media industry.
As her flack, he was responsible for handling all her press inquiries.
Often appears as...
- work as a flack
- hire a flack
Usage tips
Formal
media relations, press agent, spokespeople
noun
Criticism or negative publicity regarding someone or something.
The politician faced a lot of flack for his controversial remarks.
Often appears as...
- get flack
- take flack
Usage tips
Informal
bad press, negative feedback, public scrutiny
noun
A public relations representative, especially for a client in the entertainment or media industry.
As her flack, he was responsible for handling all her press inquiries.
Often appears as...
- work as a flack
- hire a flack
Usage tips
Formal
media relations, press agent, spokespeople
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Understanding 'flack' in negative situations is essential.
The article received flack for its bias.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Recognize that 'flack' implies a degree of immaturity in the criticism.
Some critics offer constructive flack, while others do not.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural
'Flack' is often used in American media more than in British.
In the UK, similar terms like 'stick' might be more common.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Understanding 'flack' in negative situations is essential.
The article received flack for its bias.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Recognize that 'flack' implies a degree of immaturity in the criticism.
Some critics offer constructive flack, while others do not.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural
'Flack' is often used in American media more than in British.
In the UK, similar terms like 'stick' might be more common.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Understanding 'flack' in negative situations is essential.
The article received flack for its bias.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Recognize that 'flack' implies a degree of immaturity in the criticism.
Some critics offer constructive flack, while others do not.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural
'Flack' is often used in American media more than in British.
In the UK, similar terms like 'stick' might be more common.
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