Flashing: meaning, definitions and examples

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flashing

[ ˈflæʃɪŋ ]

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in technology

Displaying text, images, or video on a screen with quick, intermittent bursts of light.

Synonyms

blinking, flickering, pulsating

Examples of usage

The flashing lights on the computer indicate an error message.
The flashing images on the website captured the user's attention.

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in fashion

A decorative material or design element that reflects light intermittently.

Synonyms

glittering, shimmering, sparkling

Examples of usage

The dress had sequins that created a flashing effect under the lights.
The runway show featured garments with metallic flashing details.

Translations

Translations of the word "flashing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 piscando

brilhando
cintilando

🇮🇳 चमकता हुआ

🇩🇪 blinkend

blitzend
flackernd

🇮🇩 berkedip

🇺🇦 миготіння

блискання
мерехтіння

🇵🇱 migający

błyszczący
migotanie

🇯🇵 点滅する (てんめつする)

🇫🇷 clignotant

brillant
scintillant

🇪🇸 parpadeo

destello
titileo

🇹🇷 yanıp sönen

🇰🇷 깜박이는

🇸🇦 وميض

🇨🇿 blikající

zářící
třpytící se

🇸🇰 blikajúci

žiarivý
trblietajúci sa

🇨🇳 闪烁 (shǎnshuò)

🇸🇮 utripajoč

bleščeč
svetlikajoč

🇮🇸 blikkandi

🇰🇿 жарқырау

🇬🇪 ციმციმი

🇦🇿 yanıb-sönən

🇲🇽 parpadeo

destello
titileo

Word origin

The word 'flashing' originated from the Old English word 'flasian', which means to dash or splash. Over time, it evolved to describe the quick, intermittent bursts of light or reflection that we associate with the term today. The use of flashing in technology and fashion has become increasingly popular, creating visual interest and drawing attention to various products and designs.