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Definition of dreadlocked

dreadlocked

/ˈdrɛdˌlɑːkt/
dread · locked
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• adjective

1

Having hair worn in or formed into rope-like matted or braided strands known as dreadlocks.

Example

"The dreadlocked musician stepped onto the stage and greeted the cheering festival crowd."

• Nearby Words

dreadfully
dreadfulness
dreadlock
dreadlocked
dreadlocks
dreads
dream

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the compound noun 'dreadlock', which originated in Jamaican English in the mid-20th century within the Rastafarian movement, combining 'dread' (referring to a godly fear or awe) and 'lock' (a tress of hair).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dreadlocked. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dreadlocked
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