flash

Meaning of flash in English

Noun

1. a sudden, brief bright light

a flash of lightning

2. a sudden outburst

a flash of anger

Verb

1. shine brightly for a very short time

The lightning flashed in the night sky. ― A great flash of lightning lit the night sky.

2. move very quickly

3. come to me suddenly and sparklingly

A good idea flashed before[into] my mind.