Dashy

/ˈdæʃi/ adjective

Definition

Stylish, flashy, or marked by confident and showy appearance; having an air of fashionable elegance.

Etymology

From 'dash' (a characteristic of dashing style) plus the adjective suffix '-y.' The word evolved from the noun 'dash' meaning a distinctive flair or style.

Kelly Says

The word 'dashy' captures that very specific aesthetic quality of something being confident and eye-catching without being ostentatious—think of a sharp suit rather than gaudy jewelry.

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