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dreads Definition and Meaning in English (dreads definition)

noun
Synonyms:dreadlockslocs
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Dreads definition: A hairstyle in which the hair is matted and coiled into ropelike strands, often associated with certain cultures.

Definitions of Dreads

  1. 1noun(colloquial)

    A hairstyle in which the hair is matted and coiled into ropelike strands, often associated with certain cultures.

  2. 2verb

    To anticipate with great apprehension or fear, often regarding an unpleasant future event.

Example Sentences

casual

“She has beautiful long dreads.”

casual

“He dreads going to the dentist.”

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infinitivedread
noundreadlock
noundread
adjectivedreadful
adverbdreadfully

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Dreads definition: A hairstyle in which the hair is matted and coiled into ropelike strands, often associated with certain cultures.
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'Dreads' translates to 'dreads' in English. Dreads definition: A hairstyle in which the hair is matted and coiled into ropelike strands, often associated with certain cultures.
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