flash in English
- flash⇄adj. 1. flashy.
Ex. The new car has a flash appearance.
2. very sudden and rapid.
Ex. a flash fire, flash heating.
3. (Slang.) shrewdly knowing; smart; sly.
4. (Informal.) of or having to do with thieves, tramps, or other - flash⇄expr. flash in the pan, a sudden, showy attempt or effort that fails or is not followed by further efforts.
Ex. The Kuwait oil strike was no flash in the pan; ... the country's known reserves will last more than a century (New Yorker). - flash⇄expr. flash on, (U.S. Slang.) to appreciate immediately; understand quickly.
Ex. If you ""dig"" something, you ""flash on it,"" ... ""get into it"" (Sara Davidson). - flash⇄flash, noun, verb, adjective.
- flash⇄noun 1. a sudden, brief light or flame.
Ex. a flash of lightning.
2. (Figurative.) a sudden, short feeling or display.
Ex. a flash of hope, a flash of wit, a flash of unforeseen remembrance.
3. a very short time; an instant. < - flash⇄v.i. 1a. to give out a sudden, brief light or flame.
Ex. Lightning flashed in the sky.
b. (Figurative.) to give out like a flash; gleam.
Ex. Her eyes flashed with happiness.
2. to come suddenly; pass quickly.
Ex. A train f - flash⇄v.t. 1a. to give out by flashes.
Ex. The lighthouse flashes signals twice a minute.
b. (Figurative.) to send out like a flash.
Ex. Her eyes flashed defiance. Stern is the tyrant's mandate, red the gaze that flashes desolation (Shelley)
flash in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
flash in Marathi मराठी
flash in Sindhi سنڌي
flash in Tamil தமிழ்
flash in Telugu తెలుగు
Flash
Part of Speech
Verb, Noun
Pronunciation
/flæʃ/
Definitions
- 1. (Verb) To shine or cause to shine with a sudden, bright light.
- 2. (Verb) To display something momentarily or briefly.
- 3. (Noun) A sudden burst or display of light or brightness.
- 4. (Noun) A brief, intense occurrence of something, such as a momentary display of emotions.
Usage Examples
- "The camera flashed as she smiled."
- "A flash of lightning lit up the sky."
- "He flashed a quick smile before walking away."
Etymology
The word "flash" comes from the Middle English "flaschen," meaning to blaze or burn brightly, derived from the Old Norse word "flasa," meaning to shine.
Synonyms
- Glimmer
- Gleam
- Glare
- Shine
- Sparkle
Antonyms
- Dull
- Dim
- Faint
- Obscure
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Destello | /des-TEH-yo/ |
| French | Éclair | /ay-KLEHR/ |
| German | Blitz | /blits/ |
| Italian | Scintilla | /schin-TEE-lah/ |
| Portuguese | Relâmpago | /reh-LAHM-pah-goo/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 闪光 | /shǎn guāng/ |
| Japanese | 閃光 | /sen-kō/ |
| Russian | Молния | /mol-NEE-ya/ |
| Arabic | ومضة | /wamda/ |
| Hindi | चमक | /chamak/ |
| Bengali | চমক | /chomok/ |
| Punjabi | ਚਮਕ | /chamak/ |
| Marathi | चमक | /chamak/ |
| Telugu | చమక | /chamaka/ |
| Tamil | சிறந்த | /siṟanta/ |
| Gujarati | ચમક | /chamak/ |
| Malayalam | പ്രഭാശാല | /prabhāśāla/ |
| Kannada | ಪ್ರಭಾವ | /prabhāva/ |
| Odia | ଦ୍ରୁତ ଚମକ | /druta chamaka/ |
| Assamese | ঝলক | /jholok/ |
| Malay | Kilau | /kee-LAU/ |
| Thai | แสงแฟลช | /saeng flash/ |
| Korean | 번쩍임 | /beonjjeogim/ |
| Vietnamese | Chớp | /chớp/ |
| Swahili | Anga la mwangaza | /ang-ga la mwang-aza/ |
| Turkish | Flaş | /flash/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In some English-speaking regions, "flash" may be pronounced with a softer or sharper 'a' sound depending on the local accent. For example, American English may emphasize a more open 'a' in "flash" than British English.
Historical Usage
The word "flash" has been in use since the early 15th century, initially referring to a sudden burst of light. It became widely popular in the 19th century in relation to photography and later in the 20th century in reference to fast, brief events or displays, such as "a flash of inspiration."
Cultural Nuances
In some contexts, a "flash" can imply something that is temporary or fleeting, like a quick fashion trend or a momentary show of wealth. In other situations, it may carry a positive meaning, such as in the phrase "a flash of brilliance" indicating a moment of creative insight.
More Information
"Flash" has also evolved in modern usage to describe things related to speed or suddenness, such as "flash sales" or "flash mobs." In technology, "flash" refers to a type of memory or storage (e.g., flash drive), showing how the term has broadened over time to reflect quick, brief phenomena in various fields.