dreadlocks

[dred-loks] / ˈdrɛdˌlɒks /

NOUN

coiffure

Synonyms

STRONG

DA afro beehive braids dreads flip hair haircut hairdo permanent pigtails plait ponytail tail tease trim wave

WEAK

blow dry corn rows crew cut fuzz cut hair-comb razor cut

NOUN

hairstyle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

braid haircut hairdo headdress ponytail

STRONG

afro beehive bob bouffant bubble bun chignon coiffure cut do fade flattop flip mohawk natural pageboy pigtails pixie

WEAK

blow dry brushcut crewcut ducktail feather cut horse tail razor cut

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Graham Gouldman, a founding member of the band 10cc, had never seen live cricket, despite the 1978 hit "Dreadlock Holiday" being adopted as an anthem by many fans of the sport.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025

Gouldman has said "Dreadlock Holiday" was inspired by a man he met on holiday in Jamaica.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025

After receiving his award, the star performed a version of his hit singles I'm Not In Love and Dreadlock Holiday with singer Lisa Stansfield.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2015

In the words of those great philosophers 10cc in their seminal 1970s work Dreadlock Holiday: "I don't like cricket, Oh no, I love it."

From The Guardian • Aug. 1, 2010

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