adjective
Uncommon
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.”
adjective
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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 notesIn plain EnglishLoud, showy, and attention-grabbing, often implying more style than substance.
Common pairings
flashy car
flashy jewelry
flashy display
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Word forms
- Comparative
- flashier
- Superlative
- flashiest
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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.
