flash the ash
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Meaning · English
To give somebody a cigarette.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The lads were sprawled along the upholstered bench behind the pool table, smoking, drinking and larking around as usual.
'Flash the ash,' said Glenn on joining them.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “flash the ash” mean?
To give somebody a cigarette.
Is “flash the ash” formal or informal?
flash the ash is generally slang.