# dashing

Pronunciation: say "DASH-ing" US /ˈdæʃɪŋ/, UK /ˈdæʃɪŋ(ɡ)/

## Adjective

1. Spirited and bold, carrying an air of lively, energetic confidence.
   - Simple: Brave, lively, and full of energy and confidence.
   - _The dashing cavalry officer charged ahead of his troops._
   - _His dashing confidence made the risky plan seem possible._
2. Stylish and fashionable, with an attractively elegant appearance.
   - Simple: Stylish and good-looking in a confident way.
   - _The groom looked positively dashing in his tailored tuxedo._
   - _She arrived in a dashing outfit that turned every head._

## Verb

3. Present participle and gerund of dash. — present participle and gerund of dash
   - Simple: Present participle of dash. Use this form for an action happening right now or as the name of the action.
   - _The waiter kept dashing between the kitchen and the crowded tables._
   - _Dashing across a busy road without looking is a good way to get hurt._

## Noun

4. The act of rushing suddenly, or of striking or throwing something with violent force.
   - Simple: The act of rushing somewhere, or of hitting something hard.
   - _The dashing of the boat against the reef alarmed the crew._
   - _The constant dashing to and fro wore down the messengers._

## Origin

**Meanings 1–3** — From Middle English daschande, formed from "dash" plus the ending "-ing".
**Meaning 4** — From Middle English dasshyng, dasshynge, formed from "dash" plus the ending "-ing".

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