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dread
DRED · noun · slang
A Rasta with dreadlocks; also 'serious/heavy'
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As a noun, a person with dreadlocks or a fellow Rasta; as an adjective, something serious, heavy or fearsome.
“Respect, mi dread.”
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dread In A Sentence
Respect, mi dread.
Origin & Usage
Rastafarian usage; from the 'dreadful' awe of the locks and the faith.
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What does 'dread' mean in Rasta culture?
As a noun it means a person with dreadlocks or a fellow Rasta; as an adjective it means something serious, heavy or fearsome.
Where does the term 'dread' come from?
It stems from the 'dreadful' awe surrounding the locks and the Rastafarian faith itself.
How do you use 'dread' to address someone?
You can use it as a respectful term for a fellow Rasta, e.g. 'respect, mi dread'.
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