Definitions of "Dread"

1. Dread (Noun)

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English Translation

Dread

Definition

A term used to refer to a Rastafarian or someone who follows the Rastafarian lifestyle and beliefs

Example Sentences

Patois: Di dreads are strong advocates for social justice and equality
English: The dreads are strong advocates for social justice and equality

Related Words

One Drop , One Love , No woman no cry , Patan ,

posted by anonymous on July 25, 2023

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Other Definitions of "Dread"

2. Dread

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English Translation

Dreadlock

Definition

A person with dreadlocks

Example Sentences

Patois: Dread man ah neva queffa
English: Dreadlock man is not a killer

Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,

posted by Pundy on March 18, 2023

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3. Dread

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Dreadlocks

Definition

Dreadlocks hairstyle that most Rastafarians were

Example Sentences

Patois: Mi like mi dread
English: I like my dreadlocks

Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,

posted by Typhoid on September 12, 2014

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4. Dread (Noun)

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Dreadlocks Man

Definition

A person who wears dreadlocks, not necessarily a Rasta.

Example Sentences

(patois) Di dread inna di ackee tree
(english) The dreadlocks man is in the ackee tree

Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,

posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013

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