dash

Meanings

Noun

• Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
• The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.
• A short run, flight.
• A rushing or violent onset.
• Violent strike; a whack.
• A small quantity of a liquid substance etc.; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon.
• A slight admixture.
• Ostentatious vigor.
• A dashboard.
• A bribe or gratuity; a gift.

Verb

• To run quickly or for a short distance.
• To leave or depart.
• To destroy by striking (against).
• To throw violently.
• To sprinkle; to splatter.
• To mix, reduce, or adulterate, by throwing in something of an inferior quality.
• To ruin; to destroy.
• To dishearten; to sadden.
• To complete hastily, usually with down or off.
• To draw or write quickly; jot.
• Damn .

Interjection

• Damn!

Related

Broader meaning words

• punctuation mark

Origin

• From Middle English daschen, dassen, from Danish daske, related to Swedish daska, of obscure origin. Compare German tatschen, Old English dwǣsċan. See also adwesch, dush.