do-rag

American

[doo-rag] / ˈduˌræg /

Or doo-rag,

noun

Slang.

a kerchief or scarf worn on the head to protect the hairdo, especially after kinky hair has been straightened.

Etymology

Origin of do-rag

First recorded in 1960–65; (hair)do + rag ¹

Example Sentences

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LeBron James eased his way to the interview podium Sunday with a giant water jug in his hand and a do-rag covering his hair, the last of the NBA All-Stars to speak with the media before the games began.

From Los Angeles Times

The other man is dark brown and thin, wears a do-rag, and has tattoos and an orange Glow.

From Literature

A photo showed Tyler being escorted by police after he was taken into custody Tuesday wearing red shoes and a do-rag.

From Fox News

Images taken from surveillance video from several different dates show the same Black man wearing a do-rag and often red shoes and a small duffel bag while using public transportation.

From Fox News

One was an image of a penguin with a do-rag and sunglasses; the other was wearing a baseball hat with an igloo and what looked like a bomber jacket.

From New York Times

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