to shine with or cause to shine with a bright light briefly or intermittently
to move or pass very quickly
to direct (a smile, look, etc) briefly at somebody
to broadcast (a message) instantaneously
to show (something) quickly or briefly
to display (something) ostentatiously
informal of a man: to show his genitals in public
to shine briefly with a bright light, once or repeatedly
Lightning flashed and thunder rolled
said of the eyes: to widen and brighten with anger or other strong emotion
to appear suddenly
An error message flashed onto the screen
to rush or dart
Cars flashed past
An idea flashed into her head
(often + by/past) said of time: to pass quickly
The days flashed by
informal said of a man: to show his genitals in public
to shine (a bright light) briefly, once or repeatedly
flash one's headlights
to display (something) ostentatiously
flash one's money about
flashing her engagement ring at us
to direct (a smile or other look or expression) at somebody
He flashed a smile in my direction
to broadcast (a message) instantaneously
News of her death was flashed around the world in seconds