Flash Definition
flash
- adjective
- tastelessly showy; "a flash car"; "a flashy ring"; "garish colors"; "a gaudy costume"; "loud sport shirts"; "a meretricious yet stylish book"; "tawdry ornaments"
- noun
- a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
- a momentary brightness
- a short vivid experience; "a flash of emotion swept over him"; "the flashings of pain were a warning"
- a sudden brilliant understanding; "he had a flash of intuition"
- 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"
- a gaudy outward display
- a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
- a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story
- 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"
- a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph
- verb
- gleam or glow intermittently; "The lights were flashing"
- appear briefly; "The headlines flashed on the screen"
- display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously; "he showed off his new sports car"
- make known or cause to appear with great speed; "The latest intelligence is flashed to all command posts"
- run or move very quickly or hastily; "She dashed into the yard"
- expose or show briefly; "he flashed a $100 bill"
- protect by covering with a thin sheet of metal; "flash the roof"
- emit a brief burst of light; "A shooting star flashed and was gone"
"Flash" in song lyrics
See how flash is used in real songs:
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"When my gun goes off they call me Grand Master Flash"
7L & Esoteric f/ Apathy, Celph Titled — Yell at Us -
"Then I'm making my flash"
A+ f/ Mr. Cheeks — Up Top New York -
"I'm lookin' like MC Shan, flash"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — Conversation With a Devil
Words that rhyme with flash
Usage tips for "flash"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "flash" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for flash to find words that pair well.