flash
flash Lexical Profile
flash Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A sudden, brief burst of bright light.
"A blinding flash of lightning illuminated the dark valley for a fraction of a second."
A device used in photography to produce a brief, intense burst of artificial light.
"The photographer attached a powerful flash to her camera before entering the dimly lit reception hall."
A sudden, brief occurrence or feeling of an emotion or thought.
"He felt a sudden flash of inspiration while walking through the silent museum."
• verb
To shine suddenly and brightly, but briefly.
"The lighthouse beam flashed steadily across the harbor to warn approaching ships."
To move or pass very quickly.
"The silver sports car flashed past us on the highway, disappearing into the distance."
To display or expose something briefly or suddenly.
"The undercover detective flashed his badge at the security guard to gain entry to the building."
• adjective
British Ostentatiously expensive or showy, typically intended to impress others.
"He spent his recent bonus on a flash sports car and custom designer suits."
• Rhymes for flash
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'flaschen' (to splash or dash), likely an onomatopoeic formation blending words such as 'dash', 'splash', and 'flicker'.
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