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Definition of dashiki

dashiki

/dəˈʃiːki/
da · shi · ki
Plural:dashikis
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dashiki Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A loose-fitting, brightly colored pullover garment or tunic originating in West Africa, typically featuring an ornate embroidered V-shaped collar.

Example

"He wore a vibrant blue and gold dashiki to the cultural festival."

• Rhymes for dashiki

• Nearby Words

dasheen
dasher
dashi
dashiki
dashing
dashingly
dashlight

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 1960s from Yoruba danshiki, a loose work shirt, which was itself borrowed from Hausa dan ciki, literally meaning 'underneath' or 'shirt' (referring to an undergarment worn beneath a larger robe).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dashiki. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dashiki
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