(of light or an image) To bend back or mirror
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A sudden and brief burst of bright light
“A loud crash was heard behind them, followed by a bright flash of lightning.”
A sudden or brief manifestation or occurrence of something
“In a sudden flash of insight, I realized what he did not want me to know.”
A very short period of time
“In some ways, it felt like hours, yet it was over in a flash.”
A (usually sudden or fast) display of something
“This tedious essay could certainly do with a flash of wit.”
A report or announcement (of news)
“We were made aware of the incident by an evening news flash.”
Display intended to excite admiration or applause
“I suggest you lose the flash and concentrate on substance.”
A colored patch of cloth on a uniform used as the distinguishing emblem of a regiment, formation, or country
“The cloth patch was replaced by a black flash and a solid gold metal Winged Dagger emblem on top of it.”
A person (or thing) with exceptional qualities or abilities
A long, narrow band or strip
A condition of favoring or liking
A handheld light device, similar to a torch or flash
A flash of light produced by a discharge of electricity within the clouds
Something that arouses activity or energy in someone or something
A fuss, uproar or commotion
An illuminating realization or discovery
Characterized by great personal charm
A message transmitted by telegraph
High velocity akin to a flash, achieving escape velocity, or moving like greased lightning
A small or trace amount
Something created or imagined in the mind
The ability to understand something instinctively, without the need for conscious reasoning
An instance of looking, usually brief
Something which serves as a sign or evidence of something
A visible or audible sign or sound that warns of danger
A sudden sharp feeling or pain
A published statement or the act of revealing something
A trembling or quivering, especially one caused by emotion
A phenomenon that is popular for a short period of time
A pulse, such as of electrical energy
To shine in a bright but brief, sudden, or intermittent way
“A shriek echoed around the hill as bright lights began to flash under the tree.”
To move or pass very quickly
“But Agu, who was watching him closely, had seen that scornful look flash across his face.”
To display, or make known, openly or publicly
“Electronic signs will flash instructions in large letters urging drivers to slow down.”
To make a conspicuous display of (something) so as to impress or attract attention
“He doesn't ever flash his wealth. You'd never know for a second that he was rich.”
To briefly expose one's body or undergarments, or part of it, in public
“She decided to flash some leg to garner attention from the paparazzi.”
To promote the use, sale, or acceptance of
To imply, or to be an indirect sign or indication of
To sound a horn, siren, or steam whistle
To appear or become visible again
To remember or bring back to mind
(occur to) To reveal to one's mind or thoughts
To see or perceive briefly or partially
To know intuitively or by immediate perception
To hover an RFID device such as a smartcard over a receiver, often with a graphical user interface
To look over or scrutinize, especially a wide area
To explode or cause to explode
(of light or an image) To bend back or mirror
Ostentatiously stylish or expensive
“The flash car pulled up at a very large house with beautifully landscaped trees and flowers.”
Lasting for a very short time
“A flash image of that dream included Little Roger surrounded by his relatives at a dinner table.”
Using of up-to-date techniques, ideas, styles or equipment
Elaborately or highly decorated in design or decoration
Having a stylish or refined appearance
Elegant or stylishly luxurious
Impressive and imposing in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so
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