Dash

/dæʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a quick or sudden movement.

He made a dash for the bus.

a small amount or sprinkling, especially of a liquid.

Add a dash of salt to enhance the flavor.

a punctuation mark (—) used to indicate a break in thought or a parenthetical statement.

She was excited about the trip—but not about the packing.

verb

to run or move quickly and suddenly.

She dashed to the store before it closed.

to throw or smash something with force.

He dashed the ball against the wall in frustration.

Middle English dashe, from Old French dacier meaning 'to move quickly'.

dash off

To leave quickly.

dash one's hopes

To destroy someone's hopes.

dash for it

To rush to catch something.

dashing

Attractive and stylish.

dashingly

In a bold and stylish manner.

To leave abruptly.

He dashed out of the party when he saw his ex.

To apply a small amount of something quickly.

Just dash some sauce on top.