noun
flashman
Flashman (noun) means a smooth-talking salesperson or publicist who makes things sound better than they really are.
noun
1
A smooth-talking salesperson or publicist who makes things sound better than they really are.
"A flashman just naturally tried to promote and show- off his company at every opportunity. Wasn't that what sales-PR was all about? Even the police departments engaged flashmen."
— Amazing Stories (1988)
""They're all Los Angeles flashmen running this thing. Joe McDonald told anyone who'd listen that they're just a bunch of sleazebags opposed to everything we stand for, dragging show biz into it, and he was right.""
— Patricia Morrison, California Screamin (2009)
2
A man who is romantically involved with a woman.
3
A person who keeps a victim's attention away from a thief working nearby; a con artist.
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Etymology
Formed from flash and -man.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of flashman?
"flashman" (noun) means a smooth-talking salesperson or publicist who makes things sound better than they really are.
What are the different meanings of flashman?
"flashman" has 3 main meanings: 1. A smooth-talking salesperson or publicist who makes things sound better than they really are; 2. A man who is romantically involved with a woman; 3. A person who keeps a victim's attention away from a thief working nearby; a con artist.
