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FLASH

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 24 meanings of the word Flash.

How to pronounce flash:

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Flash - as a noun

A momentary brightness

A short vivid experience

Example: "A flash of emotion swept over him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flashing15

A sudden brilliant understanding

Example: "He had a flash of intuition"

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

Example: "If i had the chance i'd do it in a flash"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blink of an eyeheartbeat14instant7jiffy21new york minutesplit secondtrice7twinkling17wink11

A gaudy outward display

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fanfare13ostentation11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
display13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A burst of light used to communicate or illuminate

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flare8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
visual signal
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A short news announcement concerning some on-going news story

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
news bulletinnewsbreak18newsflash18

A bright patch of color used for decoration or identification

Example: "Red flashes adorned the airplane"

A lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flash bulbflash lampflashbulb19flashgun15photoflash21

Flash - as an adjective satellite

Tastelessly showy

Example: "A flash car"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brassy11cheap12flashy15garish10gaudy10gimcrack19loud5meretricious16tacky14tatty8

Flash - as a verb

Gleam or glow intermittently

Example: "The lights were flashing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blink11twinkle14wink11winkle13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
radiate8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Appear briefly

Example: "The headlines flashed on the screen"

Display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously

Example: "He showed off his new sports car"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flaunt9ostentateswank12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
display13exhibit19expose15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make known or cause to appear with great speed

Example: "The latest intelligence is flashed to all command posts"

Run or move very quickly or hastily

Example: "She dashed into the yard"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dart5dash8scoot7scud7shoot8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
belt alongbucket alongcannonball alonghasten9hie6hotfoot13pelt alongrace6rush7rush alongspeed8step on it
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Expose or show briefly

Example: "He flashed a $100 bill"

Protect by covering with a thin sheet of metal

Example: "Flash the roof"

Emit a brief burst of light

Example: "A shooting star flashed and was gone"

Flash - as an adjective

Expensive-looking and demanding attention; stylish; showy.

(of a person) having plenty of ready money.

(of a person) liable to show off expensive possessions or money.

Occurring very rapidly, almost instantaneously.

Relating to thieves and vagabonds.

Example: "Flash notes: counterfeit banknotes"

Example Sentences

"I saw a flash of lightning in the sky."
"She captured the beautiful sunset in a flash."
"The photographer used a flash to illuminate the scene."
"There was a flash of anger in his eyes."
"He took a quick flash of the receipt for his records."
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Word Game Points

Is FLASH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, flash is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FLASH has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is FLASH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flash is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLASH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is FLASH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flash is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FLASH has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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