Flak – 1. strong criticism 2. anti-aircraft fire
(Pronounced flak)
To remember the definition of the word flak, use the following mnemonic:
The enemy had flattened the city in the attack (flak), and I expressed strong criticism at the weak anti-aircraft fire.
Examples of flak in a sentence (1.Strong criticism)
He received a lot of flak for his terrible driving.
The movie got far more flak from critics than it deserved.
The school took back it's new rules after it was hit by barrage of flak from parents.
Examples of flak in a sentence (2. Anti-aircraft fire)
The heavy flak made an air-assault impossible.
Flak fire riddled the bomber with holes.
The gunners nest lit up the sky with flak fire.
