dash

  • (noun): Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
  • (noun): (by extension) The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.
  • (noun): A short run, flight.
  • (noun): A rushing or violent onset.
  • (noun): Violent strike; a whack.
  • (noun): A small quantity of a liquid substance etc.; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon.
  • (noun): (by extension) A slight admixture.
  • (noun): Ostentatious vigor.
  • (noun): A dashboard.
  • (noun): (Liberia) A bribe or gratuity; a gift.
  • (noun): A stand-in for a censored word, like "Devil" or "damn". (Compare deuce.)
  • (verb): To run quickly or for a short distance.
  • (verb): To leave or depart.
  • (verb): To destroy by striking (against).
  • (verb): To throw violently.
  • (verb): (sometimes figurative) To sprinkle; to splatter.
  • (verb): To mix, reduce, or adulterate, by throwing in something of an inferior quality.
  • (verb): (of hopes or dreams) To ruin; to destroy.
  • (verb): To dishearten; to sadden.
  • (verb): To complete hastily, usually with down or off.
  • (verb): To draw quickly; jot.
  • (interjection): Damn!
  • Add a dash of vinegar.
  • There is a dash of craziness in his personality.
  • Aren't we full of dash this morning?
  • He dashed across the field.
  • I have to dash now. See you soon.