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dashed

/ˈdæʃt/
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• adjective

1

Consisting of a series of short strokes separated by small spaces, rather than a continuous line.

Example

"Please cut along the dashed line to detach the coupon from the page."

2

Ruined, frustrated, or destroyed, especially regarding hopes, expectations, or plans.

Example

"The athlete sat quietly on the bench, reflecting on his dashed hopes of winning a gold medal."

3

British Used as a mild or dated euphemism to express annoyance, frustration, or emphasis.

Example

"What a dashed nuisance it is to miss the last train home in the pouring rain."

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• adverb

1

British Extremely or very; used as a dated informal intensifier.

Example

"It was dashed clever of the inspector to notice the missing key right away."

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• Rhymes for dashed

• Nearby Words

dash
dashboard
dashcam
dashed
dasheen
dasher
dashi

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dashed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dashed
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