Dread
A term used to refer to a Rastafarian or someone who follows the Rastafarian lifestyle and beliefs
Patois: Di dreads are strong advocates for social justice and equality
English: The dreads are strong advocates for social justice and equality
One Drop , One Love , No woman no cry , Patan ,
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A person with dreadlocks
Patois: Dread man ah neva queffa
English: Dreadlock man is not a killer
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
Dreadlocks
Dreadlocks hairstyle that most Rastafarians were
Patois: Mi like mi dread
English: I like my dreadlocks
Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,
Dreadlocks Man
A person who wears dreadlocks, not necessarily a Rasta.
(patois) Di dread inna di ackee tree
(english) The dreadlocks man is in the ackee tree
Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,
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