dasher
/ˈdæʃər/
NOUN
1. A person who moves or runs quickly
A person who dashes, especially someone who runs or moves with great speed and energy.
1.1. A fast runner
A person who runs rapidly or moves swiftly, particularly in a race or other physical activity.
Synonyms
- runner
- sprinter
- racer
- speedster
- pacesetter
Antonyms
Examples
- The dasher of the team led the relay race with impressive speed.
- She was known as the dasher in her running club due to her swift pace.
Related Words
- athlete
- competitor
- marathoner
- jogger
NOUN
2. A stylish and fashionable person
A person, especially a man, who is fashionable, elegant, well-dressed, or concerned with personal appearance.
2.1. A fashionable and well-dressed person
A person who takes particular care with clothing and appearance and is admired for stylish or elegant dress.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- slob
- sloven
Examples
- The elegantly dressed dasher attracted attention at the formal gathering.
- He was regarded as a fashionable dasher who always wore the latest styles.
Related Words
- gentleman
- trendsetter
- gallant
- coxcombry
- elegance
2.2. A flamboyant or showy man
A man who makes an ostentatious display of his appearance, confidence, or fashionable lifestyle.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- slob
- sloven
Examples
- The young dasher arrived at the party in an extravagant outfit.
- Everyone recognized him as a flamboyant dasher with a taste for luxury.
Related Words
- showman
- playboy
- socialite
- fashionista
NOUN
3. An energetic and enterprising person
A person who is energetic, ambitious, active, and determined to achieve success.
3.1. An ambitious and successful achiever
A highly motivated person who takes initiative, pursues goals energetically, and actively works toward achievement.
Synonyms
- achiever
- go-getter
- self-starter
- hustler
- enterpriser
- highflier
- highflyer
- doer
- bootstrapper
- comer
Antonyms
Examples
- The young dasher quickly established a successful business through hard work.
- As a natural dasher, she never hesitated to take the initiative on challenging projects.
Related Words
3.2. A lively and energetic person
A person characterized by exceptional energy, enthusiasm, activity, and a dynamic personality.
Synonyms
- dynamo
- fireball
- live wire
- powerhouse
- pistol
- hummer
Antonyms
- couch potato
- idler
- loafer
- sluggard
- slugabed
Examples
- The energetic dasher kept the entire team motivated throughout the project.
- Everyone admired the young dasher for his enthusiasm and determination.
Related Words
- enthusiast
- activist
- go-getter
- highflier
NOUN
4. A person who makes an impressive display
A person who makes a conspicuous or ostentatious display, especially through appearance, behavior, or social activities.
4.1. An ostentatious or showy person
Someone who attracts attention through extravagant behavior, impressive appearances, or conspicuous displays of style and confidence.
Synonyms
- show-off
- poseur
- fop
- coxcomb
- popinjay
- dandy
Antonyms
- modest person
- unassuming person
Examples
- The wealthy dasher made an ostentatious display at the social event.
- His reputation as a dasher came from his extravagant lifestyle and attention-seeking behavior.
Related Words
- boaster
- braggart
- exhibitionist
- showman
NOUN
5. A device or part that agitates or splashes
A device or component that dashes, agitates, or splashes a liquid or other substance.
5.1. A liquid-agitating device
A mechanical component used to agitate or churn a liquid or mixture.
Synonyms
- agitator
- stirrer
- mixer
- churn
Examples
- The dasher rotated inside the container to agitate the mixture.
- The ice cream maker uses a dasher to churn the ingredients.
Related Words
NOUN
6. A dashboard or splashboard
A panel or protective board in a vehicle or machine, particularly one that protects against splashing.
6.1. A vehicle dashboard
A panel in front of a vehicle's driver that contains instruments, controls, or protective components.
Synonyms
- dashboard
- instrument panel
Examples
- The driver checked the instruments on the dasher before starting the vehicle.
- The old vehicle had a wooden dasher in front of the driver's seat.
Related Words
- splashboard
- control panel
- instrument cluster