dashing

/ˈdæʃɪŋ(ɡ)/

verb

  1. 1

    To run quickly or for a short distance.

    He dashed across the field.
  2. 2

    To leave or depart.

    I have to dash now. See you soon.
  3. 3

    To destroy by striking (against).

    He dashed the bottle against the bar and turned about to fight.
  4. 4

    To throw violently.

    The man was dashed from the vehicle during the accident.
  5. 5

    (sometimes figurative) To sprinkle; to splatter.

  6. 6

    To mix, reduce, or adulterate, by throwing in something of an inferior quality.

    to dash wine with water
  7. 7

    (of hopes or dreams) To ruin; to destroy.

    Her hopes were dashed when she saw the damage.
  8. 8

    To dishearten; to sadden.

  9. 9

    To complete hastily, usually with down or off.

    He dashed down his eggs, she dashed off her homework
  10. 10

    To draw quickly; jot.

noun

  1. 1

    The action of the verb to dash.

adjective

  1. 1

    Spirited, audacious and full of high spirits.

  2. 2

    Chic, fashionable.

    All heads turned as the dashing young man entered the room.

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