Meaning & Definition of word "Flash"
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Flash
/flæʃ/
noun:
- 1. a brief burst of light.
- Example: The photographer captured the moment with a flash.
- 2. a quick or sudden occurrence.
- Example: There was a flash of inspiration that led to the solution.
- 3. a sudden burst of something, esp. brilliance or vividness.
- Example: The event was marked by a flash of color and excitement.
verb:
- 1. to emit or display a brief burst of light or a signal.
- Example: The lights flashed as the emergency vehicle approached.
- 2. to show something suddenly or briefly.
- Example: He flashed his badge to gain entry.
- 3. to move or pass suddenly and quickly.
- Example: A shooting star flashed across the night sky.
adjective:
- 1. designed to be ostentatious or showy.
- Example: He wore a flash suit to the party that turned heads.
Etymology
Middle English ‘flaschen’, meaning to emit light or suddenly appear.
Common Phrases and Expressions
flash in the pan:
A brief success that fails to continue.
flash one's cash:
To show off one's wealth ostentatiously.
flash drive:
A data storage device that uses flash memory.
Related Words
flashing:
The act of emitting light in bursts.
flashlight:
A portable electric light.
flashback:
A sudden recollection of a past event.
Slang Meanings of flash
Meaning: To show off or display something, especially wealth or success.
Example Sentence: He likes to flash his expensive watch.
Meaning: To reveal something hastily, often for shock value.
Example Sentence: She flashed a glimpse of her new tattoos.