verb
flash
To expose one's genitals suddenly in public.
Police arrest a man who flashes people outside the station.
Etymology
The sexual verb uses the sudden-display sense of flash. It specifies the exposed body part through context while retaining the quick, conspicuous act of showing.
More examples
- She reports a stranger who flashed her at the bus stop.
- Flashing strangers in public can lead to criminal charges.
- The guard removes a patron for flashing other customers.
Forms
flash · flashes · flashed · flashing
flasher noun — A person who publicly exposes the genital area.
Similar words
- expose oneself
- Emphasizes exposure, without necessarily suggesting a sudden action.