a child’s doll (= toy in the shape of a person) made of cloth filled with a soft material
Du-rag
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A silk-like material worn around the head of black males as a fashion statement. It wraps around the skull, with a small flap hanging down in the rear, over the neck.
Du-rags originated in prisons in the 1970s, to try and simulate the long hair of a (male)female inmate, so the (male) males, could easily tell them apart. It was originally black, but many colors are in use today.
Now banned in most prisons of today,
du-rags have moved into main stream black fashion, and the use no longer signifies any sexual connotations. Court cases in New York City have supported the use of du-rags at work, when employers complained that it was not appropriate. Black men have even been seen in a business suit, coming from work, wearing a du-rag. Bald Black men (with no braids) also wear du-rags. A du-rag, under a baseball cap, it also gaining popularity.
The word derivation is Hairdoo rag
Du-rag meaning & definition 1 of Du-rag.
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A sheer, sheen fitted cloth, usually in solid colors, designed to protect hair that has been processed, or chemically bamboozled, in fades, waves or gumbys
A swash of rayon or silk worn on the head as a symbol of working people deciding to wear something usually found in the house, outta the house.
Something the NFL is afraid of because they think it evokes thuggery, gangs and general street ghetto crunk.
Towelette for wiping grass in the early morn.Du-rag meaning & definition 2 of Du-rag.
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A polyester garment that is worn on the head in order to keep the hair fresh and create waves in the hair. In every color, pattern and style. Also it is a popular trend between everyone and there is always someone wearing one everyone, on the block, tv, etc., especially around African Americans
Du-rag meaning & definition 3 of Du-rag.
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a piece of lightwieght cloth, formed into a shpae to put on your head either individualy or under a hat of some sort.
Du-rag meaning & definition 4 of Du-rag.
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A thin piece of fabric used to conceal your cancer.
Du-rag meaning & definition 5 of Du-rag.