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flashiness


Meanings
  • Excessive display or exhibitionism of something, often in a showy or attention-seeking manner.

    - "She was known for her flashiness, often wearing designer labels and driving expensive cars."
    - "During the awards ceremony, many celebrities displayed their flashiness, wearing revealing outfits and accessorizing heavily."
    - "The rockstar was known for his flashiness, often performing wild antics on stage and living a lavish lifestyle off stage."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with flashiness
Brashness , crassness , flashiness , rashness
Homophones
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  1. ["Flashiness, flashiness, flashiness", "A quality or state of being flashy or showy, often in an attention-seeking manner."]


Variants
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flashier , flashiest , flashily , flashiness , flashinesses , flashy
Forms
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Verb: flash, To shine or to be conspicuous, often in a showy or attention-seeking manner., Verb: flashily, In a showy or attention-seeking manner., Adjective: flashy, A quality or state of being flashy or showy, often in an attention-seeking manner., Adverb: flashily, In a showy or attention-seeking manner.


Etymology
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The word 'flashiness' originated in the late 18th century. It is believed to have derived from the word 'flash' which means to shine or to be conspicuous.


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  1. The term 'flashiness' was first used in print in the late 18th century.

  2. The earliest known use of the term 'flashiness' in relation to fashion was in a French fashion magazine in the early 19th century.

  3. The use of the term 'flashiness' to describe extravagant or excessive behavior or appearances has been in use since at least the late 19th century.

  4. The term 'flashiness' has also been used to describe the quality or state of being flashy or showy, often in an attention-seeking manner, in various forms of media, such as fashion magazines, music videos, and reality TV shows.

  5. The term 'flashiness' has also been used to describe the quality or state of being flashy or showy, often in an attention-seeking manner, in various forms of art, such as painting, sculpture, and performance art.

  6. The term 'flashiness' has also been used to describe the quality or state of being flashy or showy, often in an attention-seeking manner, in various forms of literature, such as poetry, novels, and short stories.


Related Concepts
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  1. Extravagance: A quality or state of being extravagant, which means going beyond what is necessary, reasonable, or appropriate, often in a showy or attention-seeking manner.

  2. Lavishness: A quality or state of being lavish, which means being extravagant or excessive in the amount of resources, time, attention, or effort that is given to something or someone, often in a showy or attention-seeking manner.


Culture
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In popular culture, flashiness is often associated with wealth, fame, and luxury. Flashy behavior and appearances can be found in various forms of media, such as fashion magazines, music videos, and reality TV shows. Flashiness can also be seen in everyday life, such as in the way people dress, the cars they drive, and the way they speak or behave.

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