Flak

/flæk/ noun

Anti-aircraft gunfire, or strong criticism and disapproval.

Acronym from German 'Flugabwehrkanone' (anti-aircraft gun). It was borrowed into English during World War II, then evolved figuratively to mean criticism that 'attacks' you.

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