Flash
/flæʃ/
noun
A device that produces a short flash of light to help illuminate a scene, mostly for night-time or indoors photography.
noun
A sudden, short, temporary burst of light.
A very short amount of time.
A flashlight; an electric torch.
Synonyms: gleam, glint, molding flash, moulding flash
verb
To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.
“He flashed the light at the water, trying to see what made the noise.”
To blink; to shine or illuminate intermittently.
“The light flashed on and off.”
To be visible briefly.
“The scenery flashed by quickly.”
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.