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dreads

The correct spelling is dreads.

How to pronounce dreads

noun

IPA: /dɹɛdz/

Say it like: Dree-ds

The correct spelling is dreads. A Rastafarian person. For example: "I'm dreading getting the results of the test, as it could decide my whole life."

Usage Examples

I'm dreading getting the results of the test, as it could decide my whole life.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A Rastafarian person.
  2. 2.Dreadlocks

verb

  1. 1.To fear greatly.
  2. 2.To anticipate with fear.
  3. 3.To be in dread, or great fear.
  4. 4.To style (the hair) into dreadlocks.

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