Jewfro en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈd͡ʒu.fɹoʊ/ (General-American)
- /ˈd͡ʒuː.fɹəʊ/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Blend of Jew + afro.
Meanings
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A curly, bushy hairstyle worn by some Ashkenazi Jews.
He raked his fingers through his hair, which had become a Jewfro in the Florida humidity.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewfros | Number=Plur | lexicographic |