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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"
by I.R.I.E. July 30, 2008
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Dreadlock Effect

The theory that the growth of dreadlocks results in instant athletic prowess, most notably in the game of football.
Tyler: "How is Trent Richardson so jacked?"
Greg: "Dude, its a case of the Dreadlock Effect."

Jerry: "Did you see that guy return that kick 100 yards for a TD?"
Justin: "Yeah he had dreads right?"
Jerry: "Whats that matter?"
Justin: "He displays a case of the Dreadlock Effect."
by VincentP October 4, 2013
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Dreadlockman

An extremely attractive, tall, white male with short dreadlocks
Dreadlockman was looking extra fine today with his sexy yellow bandana and Ras Trent sweater.
by ActionFigureLova February 4, 2010
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deadlocked

When the jury can't agree on a verdict.
Homer: So "if" we get "deadlocked", we'll be "sequestered" at the Springfield Palace Hotel. Where we'll get a free room, free food, free swimming pool, free HBO. Ooh! Free Willy!
by Principal Skinner January 11, 2008
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Matchy Dreadlock

A Matchy Dreadlock is a common kitchen match with the tip broken off. This leaves the user with a long, thing wooden match with which you set marijuana afire with. It is better for the lungs no butane and is fun.
Hey Jay, toss me a Matchy Dreadlock to do this b-load with.
by IGROWTHEHYDRO@aol.com January 13, 2005
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dreadlock

a hairstyle that consists of sections of hair knotted together. some people intentionally "dread" their hair by backcombing or other methods while others allow their locks to form naturally. contrary to popular belief, you can and should wash them, and in fact most people do.

also referred to as simply "dread"
beavertail: when someone has a large massive dread, possibly all their hair in one dreadlock.

dreadhead: someone with dreads

"dude check out that guys fat dreads"

"did you see his heady dreads?"
by LilPhishBigC June 1, 2013
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Downstairs dreadlocks

Pubic hair that have been turned into Dreadlocks.
Caribbean man #1- Whoa put some pants on i can see your Downstairs dreadlocks man.

Caribbean man #2- Sorry mon.
by LOLUMADBRO#1 April 16, 2012
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