"ropehead" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ropeheads [plural]
Etymology: From rope + head. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|rope|head}} rope + head Head templates: {{en-noun}} ropehead (plural ropeheads)
  1. (slang, derogatory) A person with dreadlocks. Tags: derogatory, slang Derived forms: ropeheaded
    Sense id: en-ropehead-en-noun-1Wdq4t3c Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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