flash
flash/flaSH/
verb
- (of a light or something that reflects light) shine in a bright but brief, sudden, or intermittent way."the lights started flashing"synonyms: light up, shine, flare, blaze, glare, beam, gleam, glint, sparkle, spark, burn, fluoresce, blink, wink, flicker, shimmer, twinkle, glimmer, glisten, scintillate, glister, coruscate, fulgurate, effulge
- move or pass very quickly."a look of terror flashed across Kirov's face"synonyms: zoom, streak, tear, shoot, dash, dart, fly, whistle, hurtle, rush, hurry, bolt, race, bound, speed, career, charge, hare, whiz, whoosh, buzz, scoot, skedaddle, belt, zap, zip, scorch, bomb, bucket, burn rubber, go like the clappers, barrel, lay rubber
- display (an image, words, or information) suddenly on a television or computer screen or electronic sign, typically briefly or repeatedly."suddenly the screen flashes a message"synonyms: display, show, present, set forth, unveil
noun
- a sudden brief burst of bright light or a sudden glint from a reflective surface."a lightning flash"synonyms: flare, blaze, burst, glare, pulse, blast, gleam, glint, sparkle, flicker, shimmer, twinkle, glimmer, beam, shaft, ray, streak, bar, finger, stream
- a sudden instance or manifestation of a quality, understanding, or humor."she had a flash of inspiration"synonyms: burst, outbreak, outburst, wave, rush, surge, stab, flush, blaze, sudden show, brief display/exhibition
- a camera attachment that produces a brief very bright light, used for taking photographs in poor light."an electronic flash"
- a platform for producing and displaying animation and video in web browsers.
- excess plastic or metal forced between facing surfaces as two halves of a mold close up, forming a thin projection on the finished object."flap wheels are ideal for grinding off fiberglass flash"
adjective
- (of a thing) ostentatiously expensive, elaborate, or up to date."a flash new car"synonyms: ostentatious, showy, bold, flamboyant, conspicuous, obtrusive, extravagant, expensive, pretentious, vulgar, tasteless, in bad/poor taste, tawdry, brash, lurid, garish, loud, gaudy, crude, trashy, flashy, snazzy, nifty, fancy, bling, swanky, jazzy, glitzy, ritzy, tacky, fancy-pants, naff, kitsch, Brummagem
- relating to thieves, prostitutes, or the underworld, especially their language.
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Kids Definition · 1 of 3 verb. ˈflash. 1. : to shine in or like a sudden flame. lightning flashed. her eyes flashed with excitement. 2. : to send out in or as ...
flash verb (SHOW) ... to show something quickly or for a short time: [ T ] The officer flashed her badge. [ I ] A smile flashed across her face.
a flash is quick and bright and sudden. There aren't any slow, long flashes. Because flashes are so fast, the word is often used for anything that happens ...
Aug 28, 2024 · noun. Definition of flash. 1. as in flurry. a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity a flash of last-minute trips to the grocery store ...
to give off a sudden, bright light that quickly disappears or that blinks on and off. Shop signs flash to attract attention.
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noun. a brief, sudden burst of bright light: The sky lit up with a flash of lightning. Synonyms: glare, gleam, flare. a sudden, brief outburst or display of ...
A flash is a sudden burst of light or of something shiny or bright. A sudden flash of lightning lit everything up for a second.
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FLASH meaning: 1 : to shine or give off bright light suddenly or in repeated bursts; 2 : to appear quickly or suddenly.
flash · 1. a brief, sudden burst of bright light. · 2. a sudden, brief outburst or display, as of joy or wit. · 3. an instant. · 4. flashlight (def. · 5. gaudy ...
Flash Definition · A sudden, brief light. · A sudden burst of flame or heat. · A split second; an instant. · A brief time; moment. · A sudden, brief display of ...
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