dash

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To run or move somewhere very quickly.

   She dashed across the road to catch the bus.

2. 2
   noun

   A sudden quick run or movement.

   He made a dash for the door when the rain stopped.

3. 3
   noun

   A small amount of something added to food or drink.

   Add a dash of salt to the soup.

4. 4
   verb

   To destroy or ruin someone's hopes or plans.

   The injury dashed his hopes of winning the race.

From Middle English daschen, dassen, from Danish daske (“to slap, strike”), related to Swedish daska (“to smack, slap, spank”), of obscure origin. Compare German tatschen (“to grope, paw”), Old English dwǣsċan (“to quell, put out, destroy, extinguish”). See also dush.

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