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flasher
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun flasher has 3 senses
- flasher(n = noun.person) exhibitionist - someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals; Array is a kind of compulsive
- flasher(n = noun.artifact) Array - an electrical device that automatically turns a lamp on and off (as for an advertising display); Array is a kind of electrical device
- flasher(n = noun.artifact) blinker - a light that flashes on and off; used as a signal or to send messages; Array is a kind of light, light source
has particulars: streaker
Derived form verb flash6
Derived form verb flash8
Derived forms verb flash8, verb flash1
CIDE DICTIONARY
flasher, n.
- One who, or that which, flashes. [1913 Webster]
- A man of more appearance of wit than reality. [1913 Webster]
- A large sparoid fish of the Atlantic coast and all tropical seas (
Lobotes Surinamensis ). [1913 Webster] - An exhibitionist{1}, especially a male, who briefly exposes his private parts in a public place. [PJC]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
flasher, n.
1 Brit. sl. a man who indecently exposes himself.
2 a an automatic device for switching lights rapidly on and off. b a sign or signal using this.
3 a person or thing that flashes.
1 Brit. sl. a man who indecently exposes himself.
2 a an automatic device for switching lights rapidly on and off. b a sign or signal using this.
3 a person or thing that flashes.
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