flash

US /flæʃ/

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UK /flæʃ/

v.i.Intransitive VerbTo appear suddenly and briefly

The exit signs will flash if there is a fire

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Sudden and brief appearance of something

Great ideas used to flash across his mind, but they don’t recently

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Light used by a camera to brighten the area

Use your flash to get a better picture at night

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Sudden feeling, idea or occurrence

I had a flash of sadness when I left my old house

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To publicly expose your genitals to others

People who flash themselves at others will be put in jail

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Publicly exposing your genitals to others

The flash only lasted a few seconds, but it means six months in jail

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Sudden bright light

I saw her face in the flash of lightning

v.i.Intransitive VerbTo shine brightly very suddenly and briefly

I will flash the light two times, so you will know it is me

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To show something very quickly and briefly

Did the professor flash that image to the class?

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Showing something very quickly and briefly

The police officer saw the lady for only a flash

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Light used in the dark, powered by batteries

Use your flash to show you where to take your next step

v.i.Intransitive VerbTo move past very quickly.

A bird flashed past the window.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A type of memory or a multimedia platform used for creating animations and interactive content.

The website uses Flash for its animations.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A brief item of important news that is broadcast quickly.

We interrupt this program for a news flash.

adj.AdjectiveShowy; ostentatious.

He drives a flash sports car.