What does dashed mean?
Dashed means past participle of dash.
Dashed
/dæʃt/ · verb
Meaning
past participle of dash.
Definitions by Sense
- past participle of dash
- (of a line) Made up of short lines with small gaps between each one and the next.
- (British, dated, informal, euphemistic) Damned.
Example Sentences
It's a dashed shame that Tarquin failed all his A-levels — we were hoping to get him into Oxford.
I'll be dashed if I gan another step for less 'an oaf.
I'll be dashed if I squash in with any domestic staff.
Synonyms for dashed
Antonyms for dashed
Related Words
Word Forms
- more dashed
- most dashed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dashed?
Common synonyms include broken, darned, dotted.
What is the opposite of dashed?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dashed in a sentence?
It's a dashed shame that Tarquin failed all his A-levels — we were hoping to get him into Oxford.
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