Looking stylish, attractive, and confident; or moving very quickly with energy.
From 'dash,' possibly of Scandinavian origin (Old Norse 'daska'), meaning to move quickly or with force. The -ing creates an adjective or present participle form.
A 'dashing' person combines two meanings—they move through life with confidence AND style, which is why it became the perfect description for romantic heroes in Victorian literature!
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