Meaning of Flog | Babel Free
flɒɡDefinitions
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A contemptible, often arrogant person; a wanker. Australia, derogatory, informal
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A weblog designed to look authentic, but actually developed as part of a commercial marketing strategy to promote some product or service. Internet
Equivalents
Examples
“It follows the ejection of a supporter who allegedly ran towards umpire Mathew Nicholls while calling him a "bald-headed flog" at half-time of the Carlton-Brisbane Lions match last Saturday.”
“Though a handful of viral videos and flogs have captured significant interest, the vast majority hardly register with consumers.”
“An element more problematic […] in the move of corporate communications and practices online is the sometimes masked nature of such initiatives, for example through blogola and flogs.”
“[…] hidden advertising and flogs (the use of “personal blogs” for unfair commercial and political purposes), […]”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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