noun
flasher
FLASH
Flasher (noun) means a device that switches a light on and off repeatedly, such as a turn signal. Example: “He turned on his flashers and pulled onto the shoulder.”
noun
1
A device that switches a light on and off repeatedly, such as a turn signal.
"Look here, look at this fire truck! It has flashers and sirens, and if you push the button at the bottom, it moves by itself."
— Abby Chava Stein, Becoming Eve (2019)
"He turned on his flashers and pulled onto the shoulder."
2
(informal) Someone who indecently exposes themselves in public.
"Police arrested a flasher in the park."
How to use flasher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA blinking light device (like a car's hazard lights), or informally, someone who exposes themselves in public.
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Word forms
- Plural
- flashers
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Etymology
Takes its name from Mabel Flasher.
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What does “flasher” mean?
The word “flasher” means a device that switches a light on and off repeatedly, such as a turn signal. In plain terms, a blinking light device (like a car's hazard lights), or informally, someone who exposes themselves in public.
How do you pronounce “flasher”?
“Flasher” is pronounced FLASH (/ˈflæʃɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “flasher” in a sentence?
Here is “flasher” used in a sentence: “He turned on his flashers and pulled onto the shoulder.”
What is another word for “flasher”?
Words with a similar meaning to “flasher” include exhibitionist.
What part of speech is “flasher”?
“Flasher” is a noun.
How many meanings does “flasher” have?
“Flasher” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device that switches a light on and off repeatedly, such as a turn signal.
