Flash around Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Attention Seeking Used when someone wants to attract notice, often seen as negative. He loves to flash his designer clothes around at parties. Pro Tip 2/3Bragging Implies boasting about what one has, can be off-putting. She couldn't resist flashing her diamond ring around the office. Pro Tip 3/3Impress Others Often used to make others envious or to show social status. At the reunion, Tom flashed around photos of his new mansion.