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dreads - What does it mean?

Definition of 'dreads'

English

Etymology 1

Abbreviation of (dreadlocks). Mean “Rastafarian person” by synecdoche.

Alternative forms

* dreds

Noun

(en-plural noun)
  • (colloquial) dreadlocks
  • (Rastafarianism) A Rastafarian person.
  • Synonyms
    * dreadlocks * locks

    Etymology 2

    Verb

    (head)
  • (dread)
  • Anagrams

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