flasher vs turn signal

flasher

noun
  • An indicator or turn signal. 

  • Someone who exposes themselves indecently; someone who ‘flashes’ their genitals. 

  • Anything that flashes, especially a device that switches a light on and off. 

turn signal

noun
  • each of the flashing lights on each side of a vehicle which indicate a turn is being made to left or right, or a lane change etc. 

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