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- [flash-er]
- /ˈflæʃ ər/
- /ˈflæʃ.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [flash-er]
- /ˈflæʃ ər/
Definitions of flasher word
- noun flasher a brief, sudden burst of bright light: a flash of lightning. 1
- noun flasher a sudden, brief outburst or display of joy, wit, etc. 1
- noun flasher a very brief moment; instant: I'll be back in a flash. 1
- noun flasher Informal. flashlight (def 1). 1
- noun flasher superficial, meretricious, or vulgar showiness; ostentatious display. 1
- noun flasher Also called news flash. Journalism. a brief dispatch sent by a wire service, usually transmitting preliminary news of an important story or development. Compare bulletin (def 2). 1
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Origin of flasher
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; flash + -er1
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Parts of speech for Flasher
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
flasher popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
flasher usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flasher
noun flasher
- pervert — to affect with perversion.
- braggart — a person who boasts loudly or exaggeratedly; bragger
- grandstander — the main seating area of a stadium, racetrack, parade route, or the like, usually consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats.
- flaunter — to parade or display oneself conspicuously, defiantly, or boldly.
- hazard lights — Usually, hazard lights. an indicator light on a vehicle that flashes to warn that it is unexpectedly slowing down, reversing, or not moving.
adj flasher
- fantastic — conceived or appearing as if conceived by an unrestrained imagination; odd and remarkable; bizarre; grotesque: fantastic rock formations; fantastic designs.
- remarkable — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
- outstanding — prominent; conspicuous; striking: an outstanding example of courage.
- unheard-of — that was never heard of; unknown: an unheard-of artist.
- marvelous — superb; excellent; great: a marvelous show.
adjective flasher
- exceptional — Unusual; not typical.
- flashy — sparkling or brilliant, especially in a superficial way or for the moment: a flashy performance.
- accelerated — Simple past tense and past participle of accelerate.
- expeditious — Done with speed and efficiency.
- detail — The details of something are its individual features or elements.
Antonyms for flasher
adj flasher
- commonplace — If something is commonplace, it happens often or is often found, and is therefore not surprising.
- usual — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
- typical — of the nature of or serving as a type or representative specimen.
- unremarkable — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
- unexceptional — not exceptional; not unusual or extraordinary.
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