do-rag

American  

[doo-rag] / ˈduˌræg /

Or doo-rag,

noun

Slang.

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

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Etymology

Origin of do-rag

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

Example Sentences

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

Bob Brenly, a former World Series-winning manager and current broadcaster for Arizona Diamondbacks games, said Wednesday he will enter sensitivity training after backlash over a remark he made about New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman’s do-rag.

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