Hypertext Webster Gateway: "flasher"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Triple-tail \Tri"ple-tail`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
An edible fish ({Lobotes Surinamensis}) found in the warmer
parts of all the oceans, and common on the southern and
middle coasts of the United States. When living it is silvery
gray, and becomes brown or blackish when dead. Its dorsal and
anal fins are long, and extend back on each side of the tail.
It has large silvery scales which are used in the manufacture
of fancy work. Called also, locally, {black perch},
{grouper}, and {flasher}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Flasher \Flash"er\, n.
1. One who, or that which, flashes.
2. A man of more appearance of wit than reality.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
flasher
n 1: someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals
[syn: {exhibitionist}]
2: an electrical device that automatically turns a lamp on and
off (as for an advertising display)
3: a light that flashes on and off; used as a signal or to send
messages [syn: {blinker}]
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