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flashy

FLA-shee

Flashy (adjective) means Showy and designed to attract attention, sometimes in a tasteless way. Example: “He drove a flashy sports car to impress the neighbors.”

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Showy and designed to attract attention, sometimes in a tasteless way.
"He drove a flashy sports car to impress the neighbors."

How to use flashy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLoud, showy, and attention-grabbing, often implying more style than substance.

Common pairings
flashy car flashy jewelry flashy display

Word forms

flashier comparative, flashiest superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “flashy” mean?

The word “flashy” means showy and designed to attract attention, sometimes in a tasteless way. In plain terms, loud, showy, and attention-grabbing, often implying more style than substance.

How do you pronounce “flashy”?

“Flashy” is pronounced FLA-shee (/ˈflæʃi/ in IPA).

How do you use “flashy” in a sentence?

Here is “flashy” used in a sentence: “He drove a flashy sports car to impress the neighbors.”

What part of speech is “flashy”?

“Flashy” is an adjective.

Is “flashy” a common word?

“Flashy” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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