dreadlocks
0 antonyms and opposites of dreadlocks, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Long ropes of hair formed by allowing strands to mat and twist together over time.
How to use dreadlocks
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
grow dreadlocks
wear dreadlocks
Etymology
From Jamaican Creole, combining dread (linked to Rastafarian religious awe) and locks (tufts of hair).
Full origin of dreadlocks →Frequently asked questions
What does “dreadlocks” mean?
The word “dreadlocks” means long ropes of hair formed by allowing strands to mat and twist together over time. In plain terms, a hairstyle of long, matted, rope-like locks, closely associated with Rastafarian culture.
How do you pronounce “dreadlocks”?
“Dreadlocks” is pronounced DREHD-loks (/ˈdɹɛdˌlɑks/ in IPA).
How do you use “dreadlocks” in a sentence?
Here is “dreadlocks” used in a sentence: “He's worn his dreadlocks since university.”
What part of speech is “dreadlocks”?
“Dreadlocks” is a noun.