dah

[ dah ]

noun

1. an echoic word, the referent of which is a tone interval approximately three times the length of the dot, used to designate the dash of Morse code, International Morse code, etc.

dah

/ dɑː /

noun

1. the long sound used in combination with the short sound dit, in the spoken representation of Morse and other telegraphic codes Compare dash 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of dah¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Bhad Bhabie is another young overnight internet star who went viral for her infamous phrase "cash me ousside, how bout dah."

From Salon

By the time the Minnesota legislature gaveled to a close in May, its final budget included $2 million to rehabilitate two emergency shelters operated by nonprofit Ain Dah Yung, $4 million for the Indigenous Peoples Task Force to acquire land for its planned center for arts and wellness, and $300,000 for the New Native Theatre to design a performing-arts space in Minneapolis.

From Seattle Times

Spin “Jane B.” and “Di Doo Dah” today in her honor.

From New York Times

Under terms of the partnership, Sun Life would pay to become the exclusive life insurance provider for Dah Sing Bank's 570,000 retail customers, beginning July, the companies said.

From Reuters

Under the bancassurance deal, Sun Life will exclusively provide life insurance services to Dah Sing Bank's 570,000 retail banking customers.

From Reuters