Flash (Adjective)
Meaning
Tastelessly showy; "a flash car"; "a flashy ring"; "garish colors"; "a gaudy costume"; "loud sport shirts"; "a meretricious yet stylish book"; "tawdry ornaments".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The rapper's flash jewelry and oversized chain made him look more like a caricature than a serious artist.
- Her flashy new handbag was a bit too much for the office, but she didn't seem to care.
- The city's nightlife was known for its flash bars and clubs, where people went to see and be seen.
- The tourist trap was filled with flash souvenirs and overpriced trinkets that seemed to cater to the lowest common denominator.
- The flash decor of the restaurant was a bit off-putting, but the food was surprisingly good.