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The word flack was first used as a noun meaning “publicity agent” during the late 1930s. According to one rumor, the word was coined in tribute to a well-known movie publicist of the time, Gene Flack.

flack

noun

: one who provides publicity

flack

verb

: to act as a press agent or promoter for something

The FlackThe Flack™ for Friday, July 26, 2024
July 26, 2024

The Flack™ for Friday, July 26, 2024

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The Flack™ for Friday, May 31, 2024

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