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Rasta

American  
[ras-tuh, rah-stuh] / ˈræs tə, ˈrɑ stə /
Rasta British  
/ ˈræstə /

noun

  1. short for Rastafarian

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Rasta

By shortening

Example Sentences

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A Polaris ticket includes priority boarding and baggage check, onboard amenities from Therabody and Saks Fifth Avenue and in-lounge shower suites, said United spokesperson Anoushah Rasta.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025

The white walls and beams were scrawled with notes from guests: “© this island,” “The Rasta was here” and “Order the ribs.”

From Washington Post • Aug. 18, 2022

According to a now-outdated Postmates menu, Flavor Crazy sold Caribbean-infused soul food dishes, such as "flavor-crazy wings," macaroni and cheese, "Rasta Pasta," snapper and seafood rice.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2022

Ms Farrell said the officers should have respected her religion, which states that Rasta women should dress modestly, and given her appropriate clothing.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2022

It was a Rasta cap: the one Grover always wore.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan