Rasta

[ras-tuh, rah-stuh]

noun

adjective

Rastafarian(def 2).

Origin of Rasta

by shortening

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Examples from the Web for rasta

Contemporary Examples of rasta

Red Stripe, an inexpensive Jamaican export, gained popularity in the U.S. in lockstep with reggae and Rasta.
The Beer Summit
Mark Katz
July 28, 2009

Historical Examples of rasta

First of all, there was Rasta, whom I had insulted and who wouldn't forget it in a hurry.
Greenmantle
John Buchan
These maniacs had delivered us for the moment from Rasta and his friends.
Greenmantle
John Buchan
I told him about Rasta, and he agreed that I had done right.
Greenmantle
John Buchan
My friend Rasta was standing by the table, on which he had laid an envelope.
Greenmantle
John Buchan
I am bound to say for Rasta that he was a man of quick action.
Greenmantle
John Buchan

British Dictionary definitions for rasta

Rasta

noun, adjective

short for Rastafarian

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Word Origin and History for rasta

Rasta

adj.

1955; see Rastafarian. From 1962 as a noun. Related: Rastaman.