flash

An old-fashioned adjective meaning showy, stylish, or ostentatious, often used in British slang to describe something that attracts attention through its appearance.

ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее показной, стильный или кричащий, часто используемое в британском сленге для описания чего-то, что привлекает внимание своим внешним видом.esAdjetivo algo anticuado que significa llamativo, elegante o extravagante, usado a menudo en la jerga británica para describir algo que atrae la atención por su apariencia.frAdjectif désuet signifiant voyant, élégant ou criard, souvent utilisé dans l'argot britannique pour décrire quelque chose qui attire l'attention par son apparence.deVeraltetes Adjektiv, das auffällig, protzig oder grell bedeutet und oft im britischen Slang verwendet wird, um etwas zu beschreiben, das durch sein Äußeres Aufmerksamkeit erregt.ptAdjetivo datado que significa espalhafatoso, estiloso ou berrante, usado frequentemente na gíria britânica para descrever algo que chama a atenção pela aparência.zh一个形容词，指外表花哨、显眼、浮夸或时髦惹眼的，常带炫耀、俗艳的贬义，多用于英式俚语。arصفة تعني مبهرجًا أو متبهرجًا أو لافتًا للنظر بشكل مبالغ فيه، وتُستخدم غالبًا لوصف المظهر الخارجي أو الأسلوب الذي يهدف إلى جذب الانتباه.

1. Showy or ostentatious B2 informal

   Designed to attract attention by being bright, expensive, or stylish.

   • He drives a flash sports car.
   • She wore a flash dress to the party.
   • The hotel lobby was too flash for my taste.

   ruКричащийesllamativo, ostentosofrvoyant, tape-à-l'œildeAuffälligptEspalhafatosozh浮夸的arمُبَهْرَج

   Synonyms: flamboyantflashygarishgaudyjazzyostentatiousshowysnazzytawdry

   Antonyms: modestplainquietsimplesubduedunassumingunderstated

2. Sudden and brief B1 informal

   Happening very quickly and suddenly.

   • A flash flood warning was issued for the area.
   • The flash sale ended within minutes.
   • He made a flash decision without thinking.

   ruВнезапный и краткийesrepentino y brevefrsoudain et brefdePlötzlich und kurzptSúbito e brevezh突然而短暂的arمفاجئ وقصير

   Synonyms: brieffleetinginstantaneousmomentaryquickshort-livedsuddentransient

• flasher comparative form
• flashest superlative form

A noun referring to a sudden, brief burst of light or brightness, or a device that produces such a burst, often used in photography.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее внезапную, кратковременную вспышку света или яркости, или устройство, создающее такую вспышку, часто используемое в фотографии.esSustantivo que designa un destello repentino y breve de luz o brillo, o un dispositivo que produce ese destello, usado a menudo en fotografía.frNom désignant une lueur soudaine et brève, ou un dispositif produisant une telle lueur, souvent utilisé en photographie.deSubstantiv, das einen plötzlichen, kurz aufleuchtenden Licht- oder Helligkeitsimpuls bezeichnet oder ein Gerät, das einen solchen Blitz erzeugt, oft in der Fotografie verwendet.ptSubstantivo que designa uma súbita e breve emissão de luz ou brilho, ou um dispositivo que produz esse tipo de luz, muito usado em fotografia.zh名词，指突然而短暂的亮光、闪光或闪烁，也可指产生这种闪光的设备，常用于摄影中的闪光灯。arاسم يدل على وميض مفاجئ وقصير من الضوء أو السطوع، أو على الجهاز الذي يحدث هذا الوميض ويُستخدم غالباً في التصوير الفوتوغرافي.

1. Sudden bright light A2 formal

   A sudden, brief burst of bright light.

   • A flash of lightning illuminated the sky.
   • The camera flash went off during the photo.
   • He saw a flash of light in the distance.

   ruВспышкаesdestello de luzfréclair de lumièredeBlitzptClarãozh闪光arوميض

   Synonyms: beamdazzleflaregleamglintspark

2. Brief moment B1 formal

   A very short period of time; an instant.

   • The car disappeared in a flash.
   • In a flash, she realized her mistake.
   • The idea came to him in a flash of inspiration.

   ruМгновениеesinstantefrbref instantdeAugenblickptInstantezh瞬间arلحظة

   Synonyms: instantjiffymomentsecondsplit secondtricetwinklingwink

3. Display or show B2 informal

   A sudden, brief display of something, often for attention.

   • He made a flash of his new watch.
   • The celebrity's flash of anger surprised everyone.
   • She gave a flash of a smile before turning away.

   ruВспышкаesdestello, muestra brevefrÉclair (apparition brève)deBlitzlichtptFlashezh闪现arوميض

   Synonyms: burstdisplayflareflourishoutburstshow

• flashes plural form
• flashes' possessive plural form
• flash's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate a sudden, brief burst of light or to show something quickly.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения внезапной, кратковременной вспышки света или быстрого показа чего-либо.esVerbo que indica un destello de luz repentino y breve, o mostrar algo rápidamente durante un instante.frVerbe utilisé pour indiquer une émission soudaine et brève de lumière ou un affichage rapide de quelque chose.deVerb, das eine plötzliche, kurze Lichterscheinung oder ein schnelles Aufleuchten bezeichnet; auch für das schnelle, kurze Anzeigen oder Erscheinen von etwas.ptVerbo usado para indicar uma luz repentina e breve, ou o ato de mostrar algo rapidamente.zh表示突然而短暂的光亮闪现，或快速显示某物、使某物一闪而过的动词。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى وميض مفاجئ وقصير للضوء أو إلى عرض شيء سريع عابر.

1. Shine briefly A2 formal

   To give out a sudden, brief, and bright light.

   • The lightning flashed across the sky.
   • A car's headlights flashed in the darkness.
   • The camera flashed as the photo was taken.

   ruВспыхиватьesdestellar brevementefrBriller brièvementdeAufblitzenptFaiscarzh闪光arيلمع لمعانًا خاطفًا

   Synonyms: flareflickergleamglintglistenglittersparkletwinkle

2. Show quickly B1 informal

   To show something for a very short time.

   • He flashed his ID badge at the security guard.
   • She flashed a smile at the camera.
   • The spy flashed a secret signal to his partner.

   ruМелькнутьesmostrar brevementefrmontrer brièvementdeKurz zeigenptMostrar rapidamentezh闪现arأظهر بسرعة

   Synonyms: displayexhibitexposeflourishrevealshowwave

   Antonyms: concealhidewithhold

3. Move quickly B1 informal

   To move or pass very quickly.

   • The train flashed past the station.
   • A thought flashed through her mind.
   • The years flashed by in an instant.

   ruМелькнутьespasar rápidamentefrpasser rapidementdeVorbeiflitzenptPassar rapidamentezh闪过arمرّ بسرعة

   Synonyms: boltdartdashflyraceshootspeedsprintwhizzoom

   Antonyms: crawlcreepdawdlelagloitertrudge

• flashed past participle
• flashed past simple
• flashing present participle
• flashes third person singular