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flash

1 of 3verb
/flæʃ/
Forms:flashes,flashing,flashed,flashed
1

to deliberately showcase or display something in a showy and attention-grabbing manner

transitive
  • The entrepreneur flashed their luxury car collection on social media.
  • The fashion model walked down the runway, flashing an exquisite designer dress.
  • The salesman flashed a wad of cash, hoping to impress potential buyers with his apparent success.
  • The company CEO flashed the newly developed product during the press conference.
  • The athlete flashed their championship trophy, proudly displaying their achievements.
Synonyms:
show offflauntostentateswank
2

to shine brightly but temporarily

B2
  • Lightning flashed across the night sky during the storm.
  • The headlights of the car flashed briefly as it passed by.
  • The diamond necklace caught the sunlight and flashed brilliantly, catching everyone's attention.
  • The reflective sign on the road flashed in the headlights of passing cars.
3

to shine or radiate light or energy in a vibrant, lively, or passionate manner

  • Her eyes flashed as she spoke about her upcoming adventure.
  • The performer's smile flashed with genuine joy as the crowd applauded their performance.
  • When he talked about his favorite hobby, his eyes would flash.
  • The dancer's movements were so graceful and precise that they seemed to flash with an inner energy.
  • The speaker's words were filled with conviction, causing his eyes to flash with passion.
Synonyms:
blinktwinklewinklewink
4

to be seen for a short time

  • The breaking news headline flashed across the television screen.
  • The advertisements flashed on the digital billboard, showcasing various products and services.
  • The movie titles flashed before the film started, building anticipation among the audience.
  • The warning message flashed on the computer screen, alerting the user of a potential security threat.
  • The company logo flashed at the beginning of the presentation, establishing brand recognition.
5

to move or pass with great speed, in a way that attracts attention

  • The sports car flashed past us on the highway, leaving us in awe of its speed.
  • The shooting star flashed across the night sky.
  • The cyclist on the race track flashed past the cheering crowd.
  • The subway train flashed through the tunnel, its lights streaking by in a blur.
  • The dragonfly flashed over the pond, its iridescent wings shimmering in the sunlight.
Synonyms:
dashscudscootdartshoot
6

to show or present information or an image on a screen for a short duration

transitive
  • The news anchor flashed the breaking news headline on the screen.
  • The marketing team flashed the company logo during the commercial.
  • The presenter flashed a series of charts and graphs on the screen to support their findings.
  • The digital billboard flashed advertisements for various products and services.
  • The event organizer flashed the schedule of upcoming performances on the electronic sign.
7

to apply or create a thin coating or layer of something on a surface

transitive
  • The roofers flashed the chimney to prevent water from seeping into the attic during heavy rainfall.
  • Before installing the windows, the builders flashed the openings to ensure they were waterproof.
  • To avoid water damage, it's essential to flash the door thresholds and windowsills properly.
  • The contractor flashed the base of the deck to prevent rainwater from pooling underneath.
  • To protect the exterior walls, the construction crew flashed the corners and edges with precision.
8

(climbing) to successfully complete a route on the first attempt, typically without prior knowledge or practice

transitive
  • He managed to flash the difficult route on his first try.
  • She was thrilled to flash the challenging boulder problem.
  • The climber's ability to flash routes impressed the entire group.
  • She set a personal goal to flash every route in the gym.
  • He flashed the route effortlessly, surprising even himself.