Flasher
['flæʃə] or ['flæʃɚ]
Definition
(noun.) an electrical device that automatically turns a lamp on and off (as for an advertising display).
Inputed by Diego--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) One who, or that which, flashes.
(n.) A man of more appearance of wit than reality.
(n.) A large sparoid fish of the Atlantic coast and all tropical seas (Lobotes Surinamensis).
(n.) The European red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio); -- called also flusher.
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Examples
- Split the difference,' said Wilkins Flasher, Esquire. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Of course,' replied Wilkins Flasher, Esquire. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Kills himself, in fact,' said Wilkins Flasher, Esquire. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I bar,' said Wilkins Flasher, Esquire, thoughtfully. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I'll bet you ten guineas to five, he cuts his throat,' said Wilkins Flasher, Esquire. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- If we are with Mr. Flasher at a quarter past, we shall just hit the best time. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I'm very sorry he has failed,' said Wilkins Flasher, Esquire. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
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