flash

To shine brightly for a very short time.

• Lightning flashed above the trees.
• A silver bracelet flashed in the sun.
• Her eyes flash when she gets angry.

Similar words: gleam

Common phrases: flash brightly, flash across something

To shine on and off repeatedly.

• The red light is flashing.
• A warning flashed on the screen.
• Why does this indicator flash?

Similar words: blink

Common phrases: flash on and off, flash red

To make a light shine briefly or repeatedly, often to send a signal.

• Flash your headlights twice.
• She flashed a torch towards the boat.
• The driver flashed his lights to warn us.

Common phrases: flash a light, flash your headlights

A bright light that appears for a very short time.

• I saw a flash of light.
• The camera flash hurt my eyes.
• Bright flashes lit up the sky.

Similar words: gleam, glint

Common phrases: a flash of light, camera flash, use a flash

A very short time.

• He was gone in a flash.
• Dinner was ready in a flash.
• The opportunity disappeared in a flash.

Similar words: instant, moment

Common phrases: in a flash, gone in a flash

A brief public view of underwear or a private part of the body.

• The raised skirt revealed a flash of underwear.
• A flash of bare bottom startled the audience.
• The camera caught an accidental flash.

Similar words: exposure

Common phrases: a flash of underwear, accidental flash

A small badge or coloured piece of cloth worn on a military uniform.

• He wore a commando flash.
• The flash identified her military unit.
• New flashes were sewn onto their uniforms.

Similar words: badge, insignia

Common phrases: commando flash, regimental flash, wear a flash

The source entry gives no meaning for this adjective.