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.