flashy

Meanings

• adjective

  Adjective: Having or giving an impression of being expensive, luxurious, and attractive.

  - "The flashy sports car turned heads as it drove down the street."
  - "She wore a flashy dress to the party."
  - "The flashy jewelry was on display in the store window."

• verb

  Verb: Make (something) attractive and impressive by adding extra features or decoration.

  - "They decided to flashy up the living room for the holiday season."
  - "The designer flashed up the new model with some innovative features."
  - "He flashed up his bike with some cool decals."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈflæʃi/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=850022"

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Synonyms

blinking , fulgorous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flashy
brassy , lassy , rassy

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Variants

List of all variants of flashy that leads to same result
flashier , flashiest , flashily , flashiness , flashinesses , flashy

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'showy, gaudy, or ostentatious' in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'flashy' comes from the Middle English word 'flaschen', which means 'to show off'.

2. In the early 20th century, 'flashy' was used to describe women who dressed in an extravagant or provocative manner.

3. The term 'flashy' was also used to describe certain types of fireworks or explosions in the late 19th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. ostentatious: Excessively showy or extravagant, typically to impress others.

2. luxurious: Providing or worthy of extravagant comfort, especially in living or working conditions.

3. attention-grabbing: Designed or intended to attract notice or interest.

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Culture

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In literature, 'flashy' has been used to describe characters or situations that are extravagant, ostentatious, or attention-grabbing. In music, it can refer to a style that is upbeat, lively, and eye-catching.

How to Memorize "flashy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a flashy sports car driving down the street, turning heads with its sleek design and shiny finish.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flashy' with the idea of something expensive, luxurious, and attention-grabbing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'F' in 'flashy' stands for 'Fancy' or 'Fabulous'.

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