Definitions

1. noun

anti-aircraft fire or artillery fire

“The plane was hit by intense flak during the battle.”

2. noun

abuse or criticism, especially in public

“The celebrity received a lot of flak for her comments on social media.”

3. noun

snow or hail, especially when falling in large quantities

“The heavy flak made it difficult to drive on the roads.”

4. noun

a type of lightweight, insulating material, such as fiberglass

“The flak jacket provided good protection against the cold.”

5. verb

to criticize or attack someone or something

“The politician got flaked for his role in the scandal.”

6. verb

to fall or come down in a shower of small, hard particles, such as snow or hail

“The snowflakes began to flake from the sky.”