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flash

3 adjective
     
flash3
1

flash flood/fire

a flood or fire that happens very quickly or suddenly, and continues for only a short time
2 British English informal looking very new, bright, and expensive - used to show disapproval:
a big flash car
3 British English informal liking to have expensive clothes and possessions so that other people notice you - used to show disapproval:
Chris didn't want to seem flash in front of his mates.
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