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Date: 2014-06-19 2:05 GMT-05:00
Subject: flak: Dictionary.com Word of the Day
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Jun. 19, 2014

flak \flak\ noun 1. criticism; hostile reaction; abuse: Such an unpopular decision is bound to draw a lot of flak from the press. 2. antiaircraft fire, especially as experienced by the crews of combat airplanes at which the fire is directed. Quotes …even on days when he was hit by flak... See full quote -- Tom Wolfe, Mauve Gloves & Madmen, Clutter & Vine, 1976 Origin This term dates from the 1930s and comes from the German Fl(ieger)... See full origin

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