What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stupid criticism — end of story (5)" mean?

The definition is "Stupid". The wordplay uses charade, parts. FLAK (synonym of "criticism") + Y (last letter of "story") [last letter: "- end"]; definition: "Stupid" The answer is FLAKY.

Stupid criticism — end of story (5)

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