v. (ring) 1 widen gradually (flared trousers). 2 (cause to) blaze brightly and unsteadily. 3 burst out, esp. angrily. n. 1 a dazzling irregular flame or light. b sudden outburst of flame. 2 flame or bright light used as a signal or to illuminate a target etc. 3 a gradual widening, esp. of a skirt or trousers. b (in pl.) widebottomed trousers. c flare up burst into a sudden blaze, anger, activity, etc. [origin unknown]
