Definitions for flash
flæʃflash

Princeton's WordNet(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. flashnoun

   a sudden intense burst of radiant energy

2. flashnoun

   a momentary brightness

3. flash, flashingnoun

   a short vivid experience

   "a flash of emotion swept over him"; "the flashings of pain were a warning"

4. flashnoun

   a sudden brilliant understanding

   "he had a flash of intuition"

5. blink of an eye, flash, heartbeat, instant, jiffy, split second, trice, twinkling, wink, New York minutenoun

   a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

   "if I had the chance I'd do it in a flash"

6. ostentation, fanfare, flashnoun

   a gaudy outward display

7. flare, flashnoun

   a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate

8. news bulletin, newsflash, flash, newsbreaknoun

   a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story

9. flashnoun

   a bright patch of color used for decoration or identification

   "red flashes adorned the airplane"; "a flash sewn on his sleeve indicated the unit he belonged to"

10. flash, photoflash, flash lamp, flashgun, flashbulb, flash bulbadjective

    a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph

11. brassy, cheap, flash, flashy, garish, gaudy, gimcrack, loud, meretricious, tacky, tatty, tawdry, trashyverb

    tastelessly showy

    "a flash car"; "a flashy ring"; "garish colors"; "a gaudy costume"; "loud sport shirts"; "a meretricious yet stylish book"; "tawdry ornaments"

12. flash, blink, wink, twinkle, winkleverb

    gleam or glow intermittently

    "The lights were flashing"

13. flashverb

    appear briefly

    "The headlines flashed on the screen"

14. flaunt, flash, show off, ostentate, swankverb

    display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously

    "he showed off his new sports car"

15. flashverb

    make known or cause to appear with great speed

    "The latest intelligence is flashed to all command posts"

16. dart, dash, scoot, scud, flash, shootverb

    run or move very quickly or hastily

    "She dashed into the yard"

17. flashverb

    expose or show briefly

    "he flashed a $100 bill"

18. flashverb

    protect by covering with a thin sheet of metal

    "flash the roof"

19. flashverb

    emit a brief burst of light

    "A shooting star flashed and was gone"

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1. Flashnoun

   (Journalism) A short news item providing recently received and usually preliminary information about an event that is considered important enough to interrupt normal broadcasting or other news delivery services; also called a news flash or bulletin.

2. Flashnoun

   The time during which a flash is visible; an instant; a very brief period; as, I'll be back in a flash.

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. flashnoun

   A sudden, short, temporary burst of light.

   Etymology: From the word flashen (to splash), a variant of flasken, which was likely of imitative origin.

2. flashnoun

   A language, created by a repressed minority to maintain cultural identity, that cannot be understood by the ruling class; for example, Ebonics.

   Etymology: From the word flashen (to splash), a variant of flasken, which was likely of imitative origin.

3. flashnoun

   A very short amount of time.

   Etymology: From the word flashen (to splash), a variant of flasken, which was likely of imitative origin.

4. flashnoun

   Material left around the edge of a moulded part at the parting line of the mould.

   Etymology: From the word flashen (to splash), a variant of flasken, which was likely of imitative origin.

5. flashnoun

   The strips of bright cloth or buttons worn around the collars of market traders.

   Etymology: From the word flashen (to splash), a variant of flasken, which was likely of imitative origin.

6. flashnoun

   A pattern where each prop is thrown and caught only once.

   Etymology: From the word flashen (to splash), a variant of flasken, which was likely of imitative origin.

7. flashverb

   To briefly illuminate a scene.

   He flashed the light at the water, trying to see what made the noise.

   Etymology: From the word flashen (to splash), a variant of flasken, which was likely of imitative origin.

8. flashverb

   To blink; to shine or illuminate intermittently.

   The light flashed on and off.

   Etymology: From the word flashen (to splash), a variant of flasken, which was likely of imitative origin.

9. flashverb

   To be visible briefly.

   The scenery flashed by quickly.

   Etymology: From the word flashen (to splash), a variant of flasken, which was likely of imitative origin.

10. flashverb

    To make visible briefly.

    A number will be flashed on the screen.

    Etymology: From the word flashen (to splash), a variant of flasken, which was likely of imitative origin.

11. flashverb

    To flaunt; to display in a showy manner.

    He flashed a wad of hundred-dollar bills.

    Etymology: From the word flashen (to splash), a variant of flasken, which was likely of imitative origin.

12. flashverb

    To communicate quickly.

    The news services flashed the news about the end of the war to all corners of the globe.

    Etymology: From the word flashen (to splash), a variant of flasken, which was likely of imitative origin.

13. flashverb

    To write to the memory of an updatable component such as a BIOS chip or games cartridge.

    Etymology: From the word flashen (to splash), a variant of flasken, which was likely of imitative origin.

14. flashverb

    To expose one's naked body or underwear, or part of it, in public briefly.

    Etymology: From the word flashen (to splash), a variant of flasken, which was likely of imitative origin.

15. flashverb

    To release the pressure from a pressurized vessel.

    Etymology: From the word flashen (to splash), a variant of flasken, which was likely of imitative origin.

16. flashverb

    to perform a flash.

    Etymology: From the word flashen (to splash), a variant of flasken, which was likely of imitative origin.

17. flashverb

    To move, or cause to move, suddenly

    Etymology: From the word flashen (to splash), a variant of flasken, which was likely of imitative origin.

18. flashadjective

    Expensive looking and attention worthy; stylish.

    Etymology: From the word flashen (to splash), a variant of flasken, which was likely of imitative origin.

19. flashadjective

    Having plenty of ready money

    Etymology: From the word flashen (to splash), a variant of flasken, which was likely of imitative origin.

20. flashadjective

    Occurring very rapidly, almost instantaneously.

    Etymology: From the word flashen (to splash), a variant of flasken, which was likely of imitative origin.

21. Flashnoun

    A popular multimedia platform, most often used for adding animation and interactivity to webpages.

    Etymology: From the word flashen (to splash), a variant of flasken, which was likely of imitative origin.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Flashverb

   to burst or break forth with a sudden and transient flood of flame and light; as, the lighting flashes vividly; the powder flashed

   Etymology: [Perh. due to confusion between flash of light and plash, splash.]

2. Flashverb

   to break forth, as a sudden flood of light; to burst instantly and brightly on the sight; to show a momentary brilliancy; to come or pass like a flash

   Etymology: [Perh. due to confusion between flash of light and plash, splash.]

3. Flashverb

   to burst forth like a sudden flame; to break out violently; to rush hastily

   Etymology: [Perh. due to confusion between flash of light and plash, splash.]

4. Flashverb

   to send out in flashes; to cause to burst forth with sudden flame or light

   Etymology: [Perh. due to confusion between flash of light and plash, splash.]

5. Flashverb

   to convey as by a flash; to light up, as by a sudden flame or light; as, to flash a message along the wires; to flash conviction on the mind

   Etymology: [Perh. due to confusion between flash of light and plash, splash.]

6. Flashverb

   to cover with a thin layer, as objects of glass with glass of a different color. See Flashing, n., 3 (b)

   Etymology: [Perh. due to confusion between flash of light and plash, splash.]

7. Flashnoun

   to trick up in a showy manner

   Etymology: [Perh. due to confusion between flash of light and plash, splash.]

8. Flashnoun

   to strike and throw up large bodies of water from the surface; to splash

   Etymology: [Perh. due to confusion between flash of light and plash, splash.]

9. Flashnoun

   a sudden burst of light; a flood of light instantaneously appearing and disappearing; a momentary blaze; as, a flash of lightning

   Etymology: [Perh. due to confusion between flash of light and plash, splash.]

10. Flashnoun

    a sudden and brilliant burst, as of wit or genius; a momentary brightness or show

    Etymology: [Perh. due to confusion between flash of light and plash, splash.]

11. Flashnoun

    the time during which a flash is visible; an instant; a very brief period

    Etymology: [Perh. due to confusion between flash of light and plash, splash.]

12. Flashnoun

    a preparation of capsicum, burnt sugar, etc., for coloring and giving a fictious strength to liquors

    Etymology: [Perh. due to confusion between flash of light and plash, splash.]

13. Flashadjective

    showy, but counterfeit; cheap, pretentious, and vulgar; as, flash jewelry; flash finery

    Etymology: [Perh. due to confusion between flash of light and plash, splash.]

14. Flashadjective

    wearing showy, counterfeit ornaments; vulgarly pretentious; as, flash people; flash men or women; -- applied especially to thieves, gamblers, and prostitutes that dress in a showy way and wear much cheap jewelry

    Etymology: [Perh. due to confusion between flash of light and plash, splash.]

15. Flashnoun

    slang or cant of thieves and prostitutes

    Etymology: [Perh. due to confusion between flash of light and plash, splash.]

16. Flashnoun

    a pool

    Etymology: [Perh. due to confusion between flash of light and plash, splash.]

17. Flashnoun

    a reservoir and sluiceway beside a navigable stream, just above a shoal, so that the stream may pour in water as boats pass, and thus bear them over the shoal

    Etymology: [Perh. due to confusion between flash of light and plash, splash.]

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Flash

   The Flash is a name shared by several fictional comic book superheroes from the DC Comics universe. Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Harry Lampert, the original Flash first appeared in Flash Comics #1. Nicknamed the Scarlet Speedster, all incarnations of the Flash possess "super-speed", which includes the ability to run and move extremely fast, use superhuman reflexes and seemingly violate certain laws of physics. Thus far, four different characters—each of whom somehow gained the power of "super-speed"—have assumed the identity of the Flash: Jay Garrick, Barry Allen, Wally West, and Bart Allen. Before Wally and Bart's ascension to the mantle of the Flash, they were both Flash protégés under the same name Kid Flash. The second incarnation of the Flash, Barry Allen, is generally considered the first hero of the Silver Age of comic books and the superhero has remained one of DC's most popular ever since. Each version of the Flash has been a key member of at least one of DC's premier teams: the Justice Society of America, the Justice League, and the Teen Titans. Wally West has recently rejoined the Justice League, and Barry Allen recently returned to life in the pages of Final Crisis.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Flash

   flash, n. a momentary gleam of light: a sudden burst, as of merriment: a short transient state.—v.i. to break forth, as a sudden light: to break out into intellectual brilliancy: to burst out into violence.—v.t. to cause to flash: to expand, as blown glass, into a disc: to send by some startling or sudden means.—n. Flash′-house, a brothel.—adv. Flash′ily.—ns. Flash′iness; Flash′ing, the act of blazing: a sudden burst, as of water; Flash′-point, the temperature at which an inflammable liquid takes fire—in the case of petroleum, &c., ascertained by placing oil in a vessel called a tester (used open and closed), and heating it up to a point at which sufficient vapour is generated as to give off a small flash when a light is applied to it.—adj. Flash′y, dazzling for a moment: showy but empty: (Milt.) vapid: gay—also Flash, vulgarly showy, gay but tawdry: pertaining to thieves, vagabonds, &c., as the 'flash language'=thieves' cant or slang: 'flash notes'=counterfeit notes.—Flash in the pan (see Pan). [Prob. imit.; cf. Sw. prov. flasa, to blaze.]

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. flash

   The laminæ and grain-marks in timber, when cut into planks. Also, a pool. Also, in the west, a river with a large bay, which is again separated from the outer sea by a reef of rocks.--To make a flash, is to let boats down through a lock; to flash loose powder at night to show position.

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. flash

   The flame which issues from any fire-arm or piece of ordnance on its being fired.

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1. flash

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Matched Categories

1. • Appear
   • Brightness
   • Convey
   • Cover
   • Display
   • Experience
   • Happening
   • Insight
   • Patch
   • Show
   • Visual Signal

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'flash' in Nouns Frequency: #2782

2. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'flash' in Verbs Frequency: #800

Anagrams for flash »

1. halfs

How to pronounce flash?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Priya

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of flash in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of flash in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of flash in a Sentence

1. Gerard Way:

   Sooner or later your life is going to flash before your eyes; make sure it’s worth watching.

2. Geoffrey Carter:

   The infrared looks for a flash from a gunshot and the acoustics listens for the bang, so we get the flash and the bang, and then we cue the operator. The accoustics get us very accurate azimuth, or bearing, to the threat. The combination of knowing the speed of light and the speed of sound, we’re able to get the distance in the time of arrival to the threat.

3. Jeb Bush:

   By the way, guess who thinks that those mistakes took place as well? George W. Bush, yes, I mean, so just for the news flash to the world, if they’re trying to find places where there’s big space between me and my brother, this might not be one of those.

4. John Lavin:

   The main threats will be damaging winds, large hail and flash flooding, an isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out either.

5. Crowfoot:

   What is life It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset.

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