dreadlocks

/ˈdredlɒks/

Definitions

1. noun

a style of hairstyle in which the hair is allowed to mat and form knots, typically forming a matted or tangled mass of hair.

“She had dreadlocks that reached down to her waist and were a staple of her bohemian style.”

Synonyms

  • knots
  • matted hair

Antonyms

  • smooth hair
  • straight hair