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Definition of flashes on

flash on

verb

  • to blow up, get crazy, to beat down.
    Damn, that guy really flashed on that other guy.

    Last edited on Jun 15 2013. Submitted by devin s. on Sep 19 2002.

  • An attitude shift from fine/normal to angry madness that happens in a split second. With or without a reasonable reason.
    She flashed on me last night.

    Last edited on Jun 15 2013. Submitted by Tay N. from Santa Cruz, CA, USA on Jan 13 2003.

  • to threaten to beat up someone.
    I'm going to flash on you.

    Last edited on Jun 15 2013. Submitted by Anonymous on Aug 10 2005.

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Other terms relating to 'flash':

Definitions include: meaning fancy, stunning or anything that looks extraordinarily good.
Definitions include: to intentionally show off an item.
Definitions include: a person who exposes their genitals to unsuspecting strangers in public.
Definitions include: something extremely popular but for a short time.
Definitions include: a spontaneous public gathering of people organized via the internet.
Definitions include: a girl who flashes her breasts.

Other terms relating to 'on':

Definitions include: seemingly accidental but with a secret motive.
Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner.
Definitions include: See on (one's) plate.
Definitions include: useless.
Definitions include: absolutely futile; pointless, worthless, inept or absurd; good-for-nothing or idiotic.
Definitions include: doing better after an unfavorable event.
Definitions include: returned to one's meth or crack addiction.
Definitions include: to insult for fun; "make fun of".
Definitions include: to leave (a relationship) or abandon.
Definitions include: to attempt to attract verbally; "hit on".
Definitions include: to test something before it is released or presented.
Definitions include: See barge in.
Definitions include: used to describe a person that is angry and is scolding at someone.
Definitions include: to be involved with.
Definitions include: to be present in large numbers.

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