flashback
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈflæʃbæk/
Forms: flashbacks
flashback means: A strong memory of a past event that feels as if it is happening again.
noun
A strong memory of a past event that feels as if it is happening again.
- He had a flashback to the accident.
- A loud bang triggered a sudden flashback.
- She sometimes experiences flashbacks of the war.
verb
To experience a strong memory that feels as if a past event is happening again.
- I sometimes flashback to that frightening night.
- He flashbacked when he heard the explosion.
- She was flashbacking to the accident during the meeting.
Questions about flashback
What does flashback mean?
A strong memory of a past event that feels as if it is happening again.
What is flashback in other languages?
Türkçe: geçmişi yeniden yaşama · Español: reviviscencia · Français: flash-back · Deutsch: Flashback · Italiano: flashback · 日本語: フラッシュバック
How do you pronounce flashback?
It is pronounced /ˈflæʃbæk/.
How do you use flashback in a sentence?
He had a flashback to the accident. A loud bang triggered a sudden flashback.
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