Flashness

/ˈflæʃnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being flash; showiness or the characteristic of occurring suddenly and brightly.

Etymology

Formed from 'flash' (either as noun or adjective) + '-ness' (abstract noun suffix), though less standard than 'flashiness.'

Kelly Says

The fact that 'flashness' exists alongside 'flashiness' shows how English sometimes develops multiple noun forms—most speakers prefer 'flashiness,' but 'flashness' is theoretically valid.

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