nounpl: N/A (already plural)
piscas; exibicionistas; lanternas de pisca
1. Blinking lights on a vehicle that signal turns or warnings
The driver turned on the flashers to warn other cars about the accident ahead.
O motorista ligou os piscas para avisar outros carros sobre o acidente à frente.
2. People who expose their genitals to others for sexual gratification or shock value
The police arrested the flashers operating in the park.
A polícia prendeu os exibicionistas que operavam no parque.
3. Devices or mechanisms that produce intermittent light
The emergency flashers on the ambulance were clearly visible.
Os piscas de emergência na ambulância eram claramente visíveis.
In Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries, 'piscas' specifically refers to vehicle turn signals and emergency warning lights, while 'exibicionistas' is the term for individuals engaged in indecent exposure. The word 'flasher' in the context of criminal behavior carries strong negative connotations and refers to a criminal offense in both American and Brazilian legal systems.
NYC Slang
flashers (same usage as standard English)
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