noun
dreads
drehdz
noun
1
Short for dreadlocks.
"She just got her dreads redone at the salon."
2
Informal term for a Rastafarian person.
"The dreads gathered on the beach for a drumming session."
How to Use Dreads
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual short form for dreadlocks, or informally, a Rastafarian.
When to use it
The "Rastafarian person" sense is informal and best used with cultural awareness.
Word Forms
dreads plural
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Etymology
A shortening of dreadlocks.