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dashing

The correct spelling is dashing.

How to pronounce dashing

verb

IPA: /ˈdæʃɪŋ(ɡ)/

Say it like: Das-hin-g

The correct spelling is dashing. To run quickly or for a short distance. For example: "He dashed across the field."

Usage Examples

He dashed across the field.

I have to dash now. See you soon.

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

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To run quickly or for a short distance.
  2. 2.To leave or depart.
  3. 3.To destroy by striking (against).
  4. 4.To throw violently.
  5. 5.(sometimes figurative) To sprinkle; to splatter.

noun

  1. 1.The action of the verb to dash.

adjective

  1. 1.Spirited, audacious and full of high spirits.
  2. 2.Chic, fashionable.

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