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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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Dreadlocksmith

A hair stylist who is proficient in the art of creating & maintaning dreadlocks.
Dam, my dreadlocks are starting to grow into each other. I need to call my Dreadlocksmith with the quickness!
by Dread Head Ned February 16, 2010
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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.
by Niki Lasher November 21, 2003
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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!"
by Mangorick September 5, 2008
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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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Dr. Dreadphones

Another name for the Headphones made by Monster Cable called "Beats by Dr. Dre"
"Oh man that DJ has those badass Dr. Dreadphones!"
by TheInvsbleMan February 15, 2009
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dreadmocks

where a stocking cap is worn high on the head, simulating dreads. however, no dreads are actually present. worn by rastafarian wannabe's.
Person 1: She's over there next to the guy with the dreadlocks.
Person 2: Woah woah, you mean the guy with the dreadmocks? There ain't nothin underneath that hat, man.
by maddyvh January 24, 2009
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