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Dreadlocks

Dreadlocks, Dreads short (of dread English = fear) or Filzlocken strands are matted hair of the head.

They can develop under certain circumstances even if the hair for a longer time period is not combed, cut or shaved is that entanglement is, however, usually brought about by artificial means.

Dreadlocks can occur in different shapes, thicknesses and lengths. There are also completely man-made dreadlocks of wool, as the so-called "Silky dreads" are known.

Some Dreadlock-makers (known as Dread-Heads decorate) their hair with various additional jewelry such as beads made of wood, metal or polymer clay or other materials.

Dreadlocks are in Europe and the U.S. usually worn as a fashionable hairstyle. In some cultures, such as the Rastafari, but they can also have religious or spiritual backgrounds.

The terms dreadlocks, Rastafarians or Rastas are often used synonymously with dreadlocks, but can also other hairstyles, such as braided or call Braids Cornrows. The term "part" Rasta "refers here to followers of the Rastafarian culture. Less frequently the term is used Afrolocken since it can easily be confused with the Afro.

In the English language, especially among the Rastafari, the expression of Natty Dreadlocks (is less commonly Knotty dreadlocks) common.
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by dreadart 4 dreadlocks September 25, 2010
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dreadheads

The Hard-core Fanbase of Jason Castro The Fourth Place Contestant of the Seventh Season of American Idol named after Castro's flowing Dreadlocks. The Dreadhead's Reside at daydreamingboy as well as jasoncastromusic

They First Came To Be at the American Idol Forums and were Quickly Recognized as the kindest, most organized fan base of any of the contestants. They have showered Jason with many gifts, that not one of them could have given him alone. They work together to ensure Jason has a good career ahead of him and will never give up on their number one Dreadhead! Come Join Us!
Man: "Honey, Are you gonna come to bed?"

Woman: "Not Yet, I'm talking with the Dreadheads on the Forum! and I'm not done Voting For Jason!"

Man: "Ughhhhh"
by analiseee October 18, 2008
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dreadmill

adj. The treadmill that people run on for hours to get in shape.
I don't like going on the dreadmill at the gym. It is very monotonous. I would wrather go salsa dancing for fun.
by Empathy4u October 19, 2009
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Deadass

A term used by white "urban" youth on the East coast to denote the seriousness of one's opinion. Often in relation to fist-pumps, gelled hair, and/or spray-on tans.
I walked up to the babe, deadass, and asked her why she wasn't down with my sequined shirt....
by East Coast Don June 27, 2010
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Dreadlocks

An urban hairstyle in which natural hair is twisted or 'locked' in either neat or knotty rope like extensions. ( i.e. Ziggy Marley). Hair is tamed into shaped by a regular process of rolling hair repeatedly between palms or fingers.
"I like me a sexy man with some dreadlocks so I can pull on them and use them like reigns or steering wheels."
by ms.slangitall July 25, 2012
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Dreadhonks

The dreadlock hairstyle worn by 1) a caucasian male (AKA "honky") attempting to gain hip-hop or reggae authenticity; 2) a trustafarian prone to follow jam-band tours and not hold down a steady job; 3) a lesbian who enjoys such folk-punk artists as Ani DiFranco, who herself has worn dreadhonks dyed numerous colors of the rainbow.
"My brother's dreadhonks were down to his ass when he got back from the Widespread Panic tour."

"That dude thinks he looks real with those dreadhonks and sideways cap but he really just looks like Zombie L'il Wayne."

"I think I saw more dreadhonks at the Siren Festival than I've seen my entire life."
by essdogg October 28, 2009
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deadass

A word for confirming what was just said (typically used in New York)
Selena: I heard that Seth got into a fight with Ed yesterday.
Demi: Deadass??
Selena: DEADASS!!!
by Grey Noise March 9, 2017
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