dash

dash

dash¹ [dash]

vt.

[ME dashen, to strike, rush < Scand, as in Swed daska, Dan daske, slap; prob. of echoic orig.]

1. to throw so as to break; smash

2. to strike with violence

3. to throw, knock, or thrust: with away, down, against, etc.

4. to splash or spatter (liquid) on (someone or something)

5. to mix with a little of another substance

6. to destroy; frustrate [to dash one's hopes]

7. to depress; discourage

8. to put to shame; abash

9. [euphemism for DAMN] [Old Informal] Informal former to damn: usually in the imperative as a mild curse

vi.

1. to strike violently (against or on)

2. to move swiftly or impetuously; rush

n.

1. the effect or sound of smashing or splashing

2. a bit of something added [a dash of salt]

3. a sudden, swift movement; rush

☆ 4. a short, fast run or race

5. spirited quality; vigor; verve

6. striking or showy appearance or display

7. DASHBOARD (sense 2)

8. a hasty stroke with pen or brush

9. either of two marks (— or –), used in printing and writing to indicate a break in sentence structure, a parenthetical element, or to connect numbers showing a range of dates, times, etc.: see also EM DASH

10. Telegraphy a long sound or signal, as in Morse code: cf. DOT¹

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☆ cut a dash

Informal to make a striking appearance or impression

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dash off

1. to do or write hastily

2. to rush away

dash² [dash]

n.

in W Africa,

a) a gift or tip offered to get better service

b) a bribe

c) bribery