Dart — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈdärt/

Meaning & Definition of Dart

Dart (noun)

  1. a light spear
  2. a small missile usually with a pointed shaft at one end and feathers at the other
  3. a game in which darts are thrown at a target

Dart (verb)

  1. to throw with a sudden movement
  2. to thrust or move with sudden speed
  3. to shoot with a dart containing a usually tranquilizing drug

Dart (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings

    "the darts flew fast and furiously when the two former friends bumped into each other at the party"

    similar: affront, barb, brickbat, cut, dig, dis (slang), epithet, gird, indignity, insult, name, offense, outrage, personality, poke, put-down, sarcasm, slap, slight, slur
    related: catcall, gibe, jeer, mock, quip, sneer, taunt, abuse, invective, vituperation, disapproval, opprobrium, disgrace, dishonor, shame, attack, criticism, knock, slam, swipe, torment, torture
    near: accolade, commendation, compliment, acclaim, applause, praise, adulation, flattery

Dart (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements

    "the housefly darted about the room until it found an open window and flew out"

    similar: dance, flick, flicker, flirt, flit, flitter, flutter, zip
    related: dash, fly, sail, shoot, speed, sprint, zing, zoom, scamper, scud, scurry, scuttle, skip, skitter, meander, ramble, roam, wander
    near: float, hang, hover

Related Entry: Objet d'art (noun)

Objet d'art is a different word from Dart. The synonyms below are for objet d'art, not for dart.

  1. something strange or unusual that is an object of interest

    "the museum's collection is strongest in objets d'art from the South Pacific"

    similar: curio, curiosity, exotic, oddity, oddment, rarity
    related: found object, objet trouvé, curiosa, ephemera, virtu, marvel, prodigy, rara avis, rare bird, wonder, abnormality, anomaly, freak, monster, monstrosity, malformation, mutant, mutation

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dart

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dart:

Slang: dis
affront, barb, brickbat, cut, dig, epithet, gird, indignity, insult, name, offense, outrage, personality, poke, put-down, sarcasm, slap, slight, slur, dance, flick, flicker, flirt, flit, flitter, flutter, zip

Related Words for Dart

catcall, gibe, jeer, mock, quip, sneer, taunt, abuse, invective, vituperation, disapproval, opprobrium, disgrace, dishonor, shame, attack, criticism, knock, slam, swipe, torment, torture, dash, fly, sail, shoot, speed, sprint, zing, zoom

Near Antonyms of Dart

accolade, commendation, compliment, acclaim, applause, praise, adulation, flattery, float, hang, hover

Word Forms of Dart

Inflections: darted, darting, darts

Origin & Etymology of Dart

Middle English, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German tart dart, Old English daroth

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Dart

dart a glance/look at, egg and dart, poison dart frog

Frequently Asked Questions about Dart

What does "Dart" mean?

"Dart" means a light spear. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a light spear. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Dart"?

Other words for "Dart" include affront, barb, brickbat, cut, dig, dis, epithet and gird. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dart" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dart"?

There are 68 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dart". Common alternatives include affront, barb, brickbat, cut, dig, dis, epithet, gird, indignity and insult.

How do you use "Dart" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dart" in a sentence: "the darts flew fast and furiously when the two former friends bumped into each other at the party"; "the housefly darted about the room until it found an open window and flew out".

Is "Dart" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dart" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Dart"?

"Dart" is pronounced /ˈdärt/.

What is the origin of the word "Dart"?

"Dart" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German tart dart, Old English daroth. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Dart" meaning "an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings"?

When "Dart" (noun) means an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings, synonyms include affront, barb, brickbat, cut, dig and dis.