26984 words

flash

21 definitions • 23 examples
1
to shine brightly and suddenly, or to make something shine in this way:

Examples:

flash something in something Stop flashing that light in my eyes!
flash something at someone/something You'd better slow down, that car was flashing its lights at you.
2
If someone's eyes flash, they look bright because of the anger or excitement the person is feeling.
3
to move very fast:

Examples:

flash by They flashed by on a motorcycle.
flash past The train roared into view, flashed past, and rumbled away.
4
to show something for a short time:

Examples:

He flashed a smile and offered to buy me a drink.
5
If a man flashes, he shows his sexual organs in public:

Examples:

He came out of the bushes and flashed me.
6

Examples:

Within moments of an event happening, the news can be flashed around the world.
7
If something flashes through or across your mind, you suddenly or quickly think of it:

Examples:

The thought suddenly flashed through my mind that she didn't want to be here.
8

Examples:

a flash of lightning
flash of The bomb exploded in a flash of yellow light.
9

Examples:

flash of The idea came to her in a flash of inspiration/genius.
10
the device or system used to produce a bright light for a short time when taking a photograph:

Examples:

Where's the flash for the camera?
It's dark in here, I'll have to use the flash.
11
a small object or piece of material worn on a military uniform as a sign of rank, or (on clothing) a strip or mark of colour different from the main colour
12
a quick look at something:

Examples:

She leaned over and I caught a flash of pink underwear.
13
looking expensive in a way that attracts attention:

Examples:

That's a very flash suit he's wearing.
14
to shine suddenly and usually brightly, but only for a short time:

Examples:

[ T ] Stop flashing that light in my eyes.
15
to move or happen quickly:

Examples:

16
to show something quickly or for a short time:

Examples:

[ T ] The officer flashed her badge.
[ I ] A smile flashed across her face.
17

Examples:

A flash of lightning lit the sky.
18
a device used to produce a bright light for a brief time when taking a photograph
19
a quick movement or short appearance of something:

Examples:

an occasional flash of wit
20
a strip or mark of colour that is different from the main colour on a book, advertisement, etc.:

Examples:

Each book had a flash on the cover indicating that it was part of the series.
21
a brand name for a computer program that is used to create moving images for websites and advertisements on the internet

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