Phrase guide

hot flash

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of hot flush.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, US

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: hot flush

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

sudden brief sensation of heat (associated with menopause and some mental disorders)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: flush

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: symptom

History

Etymology

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