The difference between Blinking and Flashy

When used as adjectives, blinking means that blinks, whereas flashy means showy.


Blinking is also noun with the meaning: the act of something that blinks.

check bellow for the other definitions of Blinking and Flashy

  1. Blinking as an adjective:

    That blinks.

    Examples:

    "a blinking light"

  2. Blinking as an adjective (UK, euphemism, slang):

    bloody

    Examples:

    "The blinking telly isn't working again."

  1. Blinking as a verb:

  1. Blinking as a noun:

    The act of something that blinks.

    Examples:

    "the steady blinkings of lights on the console"

  1. Flashy as an adjective:

    Showy; visually impressive, attention-getting, or appealing.

    Examples:

    "The dancers wore flashy costumes featuring shiny sequins in many vibrant colors."

  2. Flashy as an adjective (dated, poetic):

    Flashing; producing flashes.

    Examples:

    "a flashy light"

  3. Flashy as an adjective (archaic):

    drunk; tipsy

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