Word Study
flasher
CIDE DICTIONARY
flasher, n.
- One who, or that which, flashes. [1913 Webster]
- A man of more appearance of wit than reality. [1913 Webster]
- A large sparoid fish of the Atlantic coast and all tropical seas (
Lobotes Surinamensis ). [1913 Webster] - An exhibitionist{1}, especially a male, who briefly exposes his private parts in a public place. [PJC]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
flasher, n.
1 Brit. sl. a man who indecently exposes himself.
2 a an automatic device for switching lights rapidly on and off. b a sign or signal using this.
3 a person or thing that flashes.
1 Brit. sl. a man who indecently exposes himself.
2 a an automatic device for switching lights rapidly on and off. b a sign or signal using this.
3 a person or thing that flashes.
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