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Meaning of "flashy" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FLASHY

flashy  [ˈflæʃɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FLASHY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Flashy is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES FLASHY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Flashy

Flashy is the title of the fifth album by Detroit rock band Electric Six. The album was accompanied by a music video for track "Formula 409" which appeared online on July 30, 2008. A claymation video for the track 'Making Progress' was also released.

Definition of flashy in the English dictionary

The definition of flashy in the dictionary is brilliant and dazzling, esp for a short time or in a superficial way. Other definition of flashy is cheap and ostentatious.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FLASHY


ashy
ˈæʃɪ
blashy
ˈblæʃɪ
brashy
ˈbræʃɪ
buzkashi
ˌbʊzˈkæʃɪ
dashy
ˈdæʃɪ
hashy
ˈhæʃɪ
Lubumbashi
ˌluːbʊmˈbæʃɪ
mashie
ˈmæʃɪ
mashy
ˈmæʃɪ
nashi
ˈnæʃɪ
plashy
ˈplæʃɪ
rashie
ˈræʃɪ
splashy
ˈsplæʃɪ
stashie
ˈstæʃɪ
trashy
ˈtræʃɪ
unflashy
ʌnˈflæʃɪ
waribashi
ˌwɑːrɪˈbæʃɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FLASHY

flashboard
flashbulb
flashbulb memory
flashcube
flasher
flashforward
flashier
flashiest
flashily
flashiness
flashing
flashing point
flashlamp
flashlight
flashmobbing
flashover
flashpacker
flashpoint
flashtube
flask

WORDS THAT END LIKE FLASHY

brushy
bushy
cushy
dishy
fishy
fleshy
gun-shy
gushy
mushy
once bitten, twice shy
pushy
rushy
shy
slushy
squashy
squishy
swashy
swishy
washy
wishy-washy

Synonyms and antonyms of flashy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «FLASHY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «flashy» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of flashy

Translation of «flashy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FLASHY

Find out the translation of flashy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of flashy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «flashy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

华而不实的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ostentoso
570 millions of speakers

English

flashy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आकर्षक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مبهرج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кричащий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

espalhafatoso
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চটকদার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tape-à-l´œil
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cerah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

schrill
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

派手な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

번지르르한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Flashy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

xa hoa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிரகாசமாக அமையவில்லை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बेजबाबदार फटका
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

gösterişli
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

vistoso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

krzykliwe
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кричущий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bătător la ochi
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φανταχτερός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

flitsende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

flashig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

prangende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of flashy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FLASHY»

The term «flashy» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.770 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FLASHY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about flashy

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10 QUOTES WITH «FLASHY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word flashy.
1
Birdman
I'm a hard worker, and everything with me is, if I work hard, I should get paid for it. Everything with me, I try to symbolize something flashy like jewelry or a car. The rubbing hands is a symbol of hustling, so it goes back to the money.
2
Rose Byrne
You see someone on the street wearing an outfit and then it's on the cover of a magazine. I love. But, you know, I'm Australian, so I'm not too flashy or glitzy.
3
Dennis Conner
My goal in sailing isn't to be brilliant or flashy in individual races, just to be consistent over the long run.
4
Michael Crichton
The American media produce a product of very poor quality. Its information is not reliable, it has too much chrome and glitz, its doors rattle, it breaks down almost immediately, and it's sold without warranty. It's flashy, but it's basically junk.
5
Peter Maxwell Davies
I don't see how they can with most of my pieces, but I think it's unfortunate that they can through familiarity with flashy performances of a great deal of other music.
6
Ahmet Ertegun
Flashy people aren't everything, you know. Even when they have frizzled hair.
7
Mayer Hawthorne
James Brown is the perfect example of flashy but classy. Classy doesn't have to mean boring. His gear was flamboyant but without being so over the top. The cape was probably the biggest part of his persona. He looked like Superman.
8
Katie Holmes
I wasn't very funny or flashy, I was kind of boring.
9
Fred Hoyle
The man who voyages strange seas must of necessity be a little unsure of himself. It is the man with the flashy air of knowing everything, who is always with it, that we should beware of.
10
Ingvar Kamprad
Ikea people do not drive flashy cars or stay at luxury hotels.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FLASHY»

Discover the use of flashy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to flashy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Flashy, Fantastic Rain Forest Frogs
"The book's well-written text is right on the mark for the age group.
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent, 1999
2
Flashy, Clashy, and Oh-So Splashy: Poems about Color
"A collection of original, color-themed poetry for children accompanied by striking photos. The book demonstrates a variety of common poetic forms and defines poetic devices"--Provided by publisher.
Laura Purdie Salas, 2008
3
Classy, Flashy Bible Dramas
Bible FUNstuff resource book with 26 dramas that correlate to BIL curricululm Sept 08 through June 09.
David C Cook Publishing Company, 2008
4
Splashy Fins, Flashy Skins: Deep-sea Rhymes to Make You Grin
Illustrations and easy text point out strange physical characteristics or behaviors of certain ocean fish, such as hagfish, unicornfish, and frogfish.
Cynthia L. Copeland, Alexandra P. Lewis, 2003
5
Flashy Fish
Introduces young readers to fish and describes how to care for them.
Mary Elizabeth Salzmann, 2010
6
American Duroc-Jersey Record
Resold to M. A. Hutson, Enid, Miss., Dec. 23, 1916. W. F.'s Defender 54297 Squirrel Farm Beauty 110742 292712 FLASHY PRIDE— Farrowed May 1, 1918. Litter. 11; 3. 5. Bred by W. V. Davis, Kosciusko, Miss. Sold to Kate Gibson Campbell, ...
7
Questions & Answers: Trademark and Unfair Competition
How does the first sale doctrine apply to Flashy Dan's activities? A. It permits the sales because the underlying articles of clothing are genuine. B. It permits the sales because the trademark owner rather than Flashy Dan applied the trademark ...
Vincent F. Chiappetta, 2007
8
Maria's Loyalty...
Flashy left the court feeling like a brand new man. Flashy was greeted by all of his brothers accompanied by his mother and father. Rico walked over to a pearl white SL Five Fifty with cranberry interior. “Damn son that shit is hot,” Flashy ...
Kahlil Armstrong, 2014
9
Stealing Candy
Squinting out the window, Flashy said, “What street is this? I get confused up in these Fairgrounds.” “Man, I don't know nothing about no fucking Chester Township.” “Oh, this is Engle Street,” Flashy said, after locating a street sign. “ Keep going.
Allison Hobbs, 2010
10
C.S. Lewis, Poet: The Legacy of His Poetic Impulse
Draft C (written on lined, greenish paper) All this is flashy rhetoric about loving you. I never had a selfless thought since I was born. I am mercenary and self- seeking through and through: I want God, you, all friends, merely to serve my turn .
Don W. King, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FLASHY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term flashy is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Ashes: Flashy Ali pushes England on into strong position
The hosts were finally bowled out for 430, a strong position for their bowlers to attack, with Moeen Ali chancing his arm en route to a flashy 77. «Yorkshire Post, Jul 15»
2
Haute Couture Houses Put on Flashy Paris Shows
Paris. Haute couture runways are crowded this year with crystal gowns, tulle, furs, and audiences filled with more American clients than in ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
3
Johnnycake Jog T-shirts will have a flashy look
Ivancic, her mother Karen and her 2 1/2-year-old son Luke will all sport the flashy T-shirts in the race but probably won't finish it like the fictional ... «News-Herald.com, Jul 15»
4
Hero Powers Take Center Stage In Flashy New Screens For Guitar …
Of all the changes making their way into FreeStyle Games' upcoming Guitar Hero Live, the headlining feature is undoubtedly the design ... «We Got This Covered, Jul 15»
5
EMC splashed a BILLION dollars buying just one flashy upstart
Top mergers and acquisitions lawyer Michael Ringler helped EMC splash a cool billion dollars buying a rack-scale flash array upstart, The ... «The Register, Jul 15»
6
Eminem throws a visual haymaker in flashy new video for …
He's not sporting gloves or trunks, but Eminem fights his own battle in the new video for “Phenomenal,” the single from the upcoming Jake ... «The Daily Tribune, Jul 15»
7
Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Sahara Edition by Mansory is …
Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Sahara Edition by Mansory is unsurprisingly flashy and expensive. Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Sahara Edition by ... «WorldCarFans.com, Jul 15»
8
Pixar's latest fends off flashy box office rivals
LOS ANGELES — Even with the flashy competition of killer cyborgs and male strippers, the little feelings inside a young girl's head proved to be ... «Press Herald, Jul 15»
9
Building Amenities: Flashy Is Nice, but So Is Mundane
While many developers are promoting flashy luxuries like the porte-cochere, others are beginning to realize that it is the less visible amenities ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
10
Storage upstart: Our flashy gear is WAY faster than slow old DRAM
A storage memory appliance to process massive Big Data sets in real-time is being developed by startup Levyx, with help from Toshiba and the ... «The Register, Jul 15»

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