Synonyms of flashing

Noun


1. flash, flashing, experience

usage: a short vivid experience; "a flash of emotion swept over him"; "the flashings of pain were a warning"

2. flashing, sheet metal

usage: sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing

Verb


1. flash, blink, wink, twinkle, winkle, radiate

usage: gleam or glow intermittently; "The lights were flashing"

2. flash, appear

usage: appear briefly; "The headlines flashed on the screen"

3. flaunt, flash, show off, ostentate, swank, expose, exhibit, display

usage: display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously; "he showed off his new sports car"

4. flash, convey

usage: make known or cause to appear with great speed; "The latest intelligence is flashed to all command posts"

5. dart, dash, scoot, scud, flash, shoot, rush, hotfoot, hasten, hie, speed, race, pelt along, rush along, cannonball along, bucket along, belt along, step on it

usage: run or move very quickly or hastily; "She dashed into the yard"

6. flash, show

usage: expose or show briefly; "he flashed a $100 bill"

7. flash, cover

usage: protect by covering with a thin sheet of metal; "flash the roof"

8. flash, appear

usage: emit a brief burst of light; "A shooting star flashed and was gone"

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Definition and meaning of flashing (Dictionary)