flack

¹

[ flak ]

noun

1. press agent.
2. publicity.

verb (used without object)

1. to serve as a press agent or publicist:

   to flack for a new rock group.

verb (used with object)

1. to promote; publicize:

   to flack a new record.

flack

²

[ flak ]

noun

1. flak.

flack

¹

/ flæk /

noun

1. a variant spelling of flak

flack

²

/ flæk /

noun

1. a press or publicity agent

Word History and Origins

Origin of flack¹

1935–40; said to be after Gene Flack, a movie publicity agent

Word History and Origins

Origin of flack¹

C20: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

He got a hat, he stopped wearing a uniform, he started wearing a big belt buckle and button-down shirts and a flack vest.

From Salon

Then he got another part, and his stunt buddies kind of gave him a little flack for it.

From Salon

In light of the recent flack the president is receiving over his relationship with the press, this landed well.

From Salon

In recent years, comic-book films have caught considerable flack from directors and actors alike, and even audiences seem to be feeling a bit of franchise fatigue.

From Los Angeles Times

“Wearing this uniform, you get a lot of flack, and guys are watching you under a microscope as a team,” Davis said.

From Seattle Times

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