Flasher
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈflæʃɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Flasher is a noun meaning Anything that flashes, especially a device that switches a light on and off.
Meaning
Anything that flashes, especially a device that switches a light on and off.
More Meanings
- (automotive) An indicator or turn signal.
- (obsolete) Someone of great accomplishments, or brilliant appearance.
- (slang) Someone who exposes themselves indecently; someone who ‘flashes’ their genitals.
Example Sentences
Look here, look at this fire truck! It has flashers and sirens, and if you push the button at the bottom, it moves by itself.
Mr Yorke of D'Affrenalli has been introduced to me as a Wit & a Flasher: it was supposed that we were to admire one another's Abilities,—but I fancy the Project failed on both Sides […].
The only diversions I recall were a pair of Avocets flying over, and a young lady who regularly each afternoon furtively crept into the dunes [...] and crouched down for a clandestine wee! Either that, or she was a very shy flasher.
Word Forms
- flashers
Synonyms for flasher
Depending on context, synonyms include exhibitionist.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exhibitionist, blinker, blinkie, twinkler, flashman, flapper.
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