flasher

• Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее показной, стильный или кричащий, часто используемое в британском сленге для описания чего-то, что привлекает внимание своим внешним видом.

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

1. Showy or ostentatiousB2informal

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

   Кричащий

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

   Синонимыflamboyantflashygarishgaudyjazzyostentatiousshowysnazzytawdry

   Антонимыmodestplainquietsimplesubduedunassumingunderstated

2. Sudden and briefB1informal

   Happening very quickly and suddenly.

   Внезапный и краткий

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

   Синонимыbrieffleetinginstantaneousmomentaryquickshort-livedsuddentransient

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: может обозначать человека, который навязчиво обнажает свои половые органы в общественных местах, электрическое устройство, которое автоматически включает и выключает лампу (часто используется в рекламных дисплеях), или мигающий свет, используемый в качестве сигнала или для передачи сообщений.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a person who compulsively exposes their genitals in public, an electrical device that automatically turns a lamp on and off (often used in advertising displays), or a light that flashes on and off used as a signal or to send messages.

1. ExhibitionistB2informal

   A person who compulsively exposes their genitals in public, typically to shock or intimidate others.

   Эксгибиционист

   • The police arrested a flasher in the park.
   • She reported seeing a flasher near the subway station.
   • Neighbors were warned about a flasher in the area.

   Синонимыexhibitionist

2. Electrical deviceB2formal

   An electrical mechanism that automatically turns a lamp on and off in a repeating pattern, often used for advertising displays or signals.

   Мигалка

   • The sign's flasher malfunctioned and stopped blinking.
   • He installed a flasher to make the storefront more noticeable.
   • The technician replaced the broken flasher in the display.

   Синонимыblinker

3. Signal lightB1formal

   A light that flashes on and off, used as a signal or to convey messages, such as in vehicles or warning systems.

   Проблесковый маячок

   • The car's hazard flasher was on after the accident.
   • The lighthouse uses a powerful flasher to guide ships.
   • The emergency flasher alerted drivers to the roadblock.

   Синонимыbeaconblinkerindicatorstrobeturn signalwarning light