Meaning

• Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).

• (by extension) 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.

  "Add a dash of vinegar."

• (by extension) A slight admixture.

  "There is a dash of craziness in his personality."

• Ostentatious vigor.

  "Aren't we full of dash this morning?"

• A dashboard.

• (Liberia) A bribe or gratuity; a gift.

• A stand-in for a censored word, like "Devil" or "damn". (Compare deuce.)

Meaning

• To run quickly or for a short distance.

  "He dashed across the field."

• To leave or depart.

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

• To destroy by striking (against).

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

• To throw violently.

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

• (sometimes figurative) To sprinkle; to splatter.

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

  "to dash wine with water"

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

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

• To dishearten; to sadden.

• To complete hastily, usually with down or off.

  "He dashed down his eggs, she dashed off her homework"

• To draw quickly; jot.

Meaning

• Damn!