Synonyms for

Afro

Verb / ˈæfrəʊ / Another word for afro — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a hairstyle characterized by thick, curly hair that has been allowed to grow naturally without being straightened, combed, or cut

Synonyms & similar words

afrohairdo afro mop mane tangle nest shock cloud halo crown frizz curls waves spirals ringlets

Synonyms by register

Formal

coiffure hairstyle hairdo

Informal

bush fro mane

Literary

halo crown

Antonyms

bald shaved short straight smooth thin sleek

Common collocations

  • big afro
  • natural afro
  • curly afro
  • afro hairstyle
  • afro puff
  • afro comb
  • afro pick

Word family

noun afro

Usage note

Refers to a hairstyle characterized by its voluminous, rounded shape, typically worn by people of African descent. It is often associated with natural hair.

Example sentences

  1. She always wears her hair in an afro.
  2. His afro was so big that he had trouble fitting through the door.
  3. She combed out her afro for a different look.
  4. He loves his natural afro and never wants to cut it.
  5. She used special products to maintain her afro.

Quotes

  • "My dad was in a band, and my mom was a hairdresser. They had a huge influence on me and my style. I grew up in the '70s, so I was really into the afro thing."
  • "I love my afro, but I also love my hair straightened."
  • "The afro is a statement. It says, 'I'm black, and I'm proud.'"

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