mutton dash
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of em dash.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “mutton dash” mean?
Synonym of em dash.
Is “mutton dash” formal or informal?
mutton dash is generally slang.