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dreadlocks 

Also called dreads, it is a style created by allowing the hair to matt into locks.

Although popular myth gives Rastafarians credit for inventing the style, it is almost as old as humanity itself. Dreadlocks or similarly matted styles have been worn from Africa all the way to India, Australia, and even Papua New Guinea.

Indians call them "jata", and they are generally worn by adherents of Shiva.

Some Austro Aboriginies call them "goonut" or "goonat". It was a popular style around the area now known as Botany Bay in pre colonial times.

The term "dreadlocks" being used for this style, however, did originate with the Rastafarian movement. To them it symbolizes many things including the rejection of conventional western mainstream beauty standards, and the dread some may feel when confronted with the true natural self.

There is some debate as to whether matted locks that are "well manicured" should be called dreadlocks, since they are not natty and often require consistent maintenance and a higher degree of perceived vanity.
I need to tighten up my dreadlocks once a month.
You shouldn't pop your dreadlockss when they're dry.
dreadlocks by Niki Lasher November 21, 2003

caca dreadlocks

When you take a shit and the shit gets stuck and twisted in your ass hair.
"Dude, I just shit out that root beer float and now all these caca dreadlocks are making my ass itch!"
caca dreadlocks by Mangorick September 5, 2008

Dreamlords 

Dreamlords - The Reawakening is a MMORTS / RPG / Browser based game which is free-to-play with a pay-for-more option. The game is restarted once in a while for a new "Era", but some things as your pvp awards will be kept. The game was recently introduced to non-paying members and will be having more free features in the next era which will take place in late '08.
Dude: Have you tried out that game Dreamlords? It rly rox

Dude 2: Ya I have! indeed it rox

Dreadlock Theory 

The theory that states that, in the modern day era of football, a teams defense is not elite unless at least one defensive back has dreadlocks.
Tom: The Jets defense is gonna be awesome!
Dave: I don't know man, your betting against the dreadlock theory.
Dreadlock Theory by Smaxor5 January 4, 2011

dreadlocks 

This is a hairstyle popularized by the Rastafarians (Bob Marley for example) but dating back as long as the existence humanity. The idea is to let your hair grow naturally, then braid them into matted "locks", and wear them in a natty and dapper style. The term "dread" is often misunderstood in this sense as meaning terror/fear as it is commonly used today, but it is also archaic term which means "to hold in awe or reverence". The Rastas, as well as other cultures, wear their dreads with pride of their natural roots (symbolized by their hair growing eternally from the mind and soul). The true veneration of growing dreadlocks is the inspiration of a sublime spirituality and respect for one's true self.
Keep your culture, don't be afraid
Of the vulture, grow your dreadlocks
Don't be afraid of the wolfpack

Rastaman live up, Bingyman don't give up

-Bob Marley, "Rastaman Live Up"
dreadlocks by I.R.I.E. July 30, 2008

dreadlog 

A dreadlock combined with a log.
1) "Get the scissors - the dog has a dreadlog!"
2) "That's the last time I get some from a cheap crack whore - I found a dreadlog hanging from her taint!"
dreadlog by RNPS November 10, 2007