dreadlocks Meaning & Definition
What Does Dreadlocks Mean?
As a noun, dreadlocks means A hairstyle worn by Rastafarians and others in which the hair is left to grow into long matted strings.
Dreadlocks at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈdɹɛdlɒks// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | dreads and locks |
Dreadlocks Definition (Noun)
- A hairstyle worn by Rastafarians and others in which the hair is left to grow into long matted strings.
Synonyms of Dreadlocks
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Dreadlocks in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
dreadlocks pl (normally plural, singular dreadlock)
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Words That Rhyme With Dreadlocks
Origin of Dreadlocks
Borrowed from Jamaican Creole dreadlocks, from dread (“of or relating to a dread”, adjective) (from dread (“(usually black) male member of the Rastafarian movement who wears his hair in dreadlocks”, noun), from English dread (“reverential or respectful fear; awe”), referring to the awe inspired by God) + English locks (plural of lock (“length or tuft of hair”)).[1] The English word is analyzable as dread (“Rastafarian”, attributive) + locks.[2]
How to Pronounce Dreadlocks
You say dreadlocks as //ˈdɹɛdlɒks//. It has 1 syllable.