dash

Definition

  • verb: to run or move quickly or suddenly
  • verb: to break by striking or knocking
  • usually singular

Examples

  • She 'dashed off' [=left suddenly and quickly] without finishing her breakfast.

  • In her anger, she 'dashed' [='smashed'] the plate to pieces on the floor.

  • Red roses can bring a 'dash' [='touch'] 'of' romance to your evening.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Then this guy's girlfriend, this real sexy Oriental bitch... she starts screaming at him: "Chuck, what are you doin'? Listen to the officer! Put your hands on the dash!" So then the guy snaps out of it and puts his hands on the dash. What was he goin' for? His fucking registration. (..)
    1992 Reservoir Dogs
  • (..) "I know, I know." But meanwhile his right hand is creepin' toward the glove box. I scream at him, "Asshole! I'm gonna blow you away right now! Put your hands on the dash." He's still looking at me, nodding his head. "I know, buddy, I know." Meanwhile his hand is still going for the glove box. (..)
    1992 Reservoir Dogs