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Dazzling for a moment; making a momentary show of brilliancy; transitorily bright.

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  1. a. Dazzling for a moment; making a momentary show of brilliancy; transitorily bright.
  2. a. Fiery; vehement; impetuous.
  3. a. Showy; gay; gaudy; as, a flashy dress.
  4. a. Without taste or spirit.
  5. adj. tastelessly showy
  6. adj. (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
  7. 1. Dazzling for a moment; making a momentary show of brilliancy; transitorily bright. A little flashy and transient pleasure. Barrow. 2. Fiery; vehement; impetuous. A temper always flashy. Burke. 3. Showy; gay; gaudy; as, a flashy dress. 4. Without taste or spirit. Lean and flashy songs. Milton.
  8. j:100 s. (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display