Meaning of the word flashing in English

What does flashing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

flashing

Adjective

1.

shining in a bright but brief, sudden, or intermittent way.

Example:
a police car with a flashing light

Noun

1.

brief, sudden, and intermittent bursts of bright light.

Example:
he was woken up by the police sirens and the flashing of lights
2.

the action, especially of a man, of showing one's genitals briefly in public.

Example:
when arrested and interviewed, he denied flashing
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