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dashing

American  
[dash-ing] / ˈdæʃ ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. energetic and spirited; lively.

    a dashing hero.

  2. elegant and gallant in appearance and manner.

    a dashing young cavalry officer.

  3. showy; stylish.

dashing British  
/ ˈdæʃɪŋ /

adjective

  1. spirited; lively

    a dashing young man

  2. stylish; showy

    a dashing hat
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • dashingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of dashing

First recorded in 1800–05; dash 1 + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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Actually, a lot of assets are dashing investors’ expectations regarding how they should behave during such a difficult period.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

One drone hit the world’s busiest airport, in Dubai, on Saturday, dashing hopes that flights could resume from the regional hub.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

Suryakumar said dashing opener Abhishek Sharma has recovered well from a stomach bug and was likely to play.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

Crypto executives careened around the U.A.E. capital, dashing between a half-dozen different conferences, a “Whale Only” night at a secluded beach club, and champagne-soaked parties aboard superyachts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

At the first note, Gilbreth children came dashing from all corners of the house and yard.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey

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