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Date: 1900-2000
Language: German
Origin: FLiegerAbwehrKanone 'flyer defence guns'

flak

 noun
     
Related topics: Weapons
flak , flack [uncountable]
1 informal strong criticism:
Lilley has taken a lot of flak for his views on drugs.
2PMW bullets or shells that are shot from the ground at enemy aircraft
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