Afro

Pronunciation: /ˈæf.roʊ/

Definitions of afro

noun a hairstyle characterized by tightly curled or frizzy hair forming a rounded shape on top of the head

Example Sentences

A1 She has a big afro.

A2 The singer's afro hairstyle stood out on stage.

B1 Many people with curly hair choose to wear an afro.

B2 The afro trend became popular in the 1970s.

C1 Her afro was perfectly styled for the red carpet event.

C2 The model's natural afro added to her unique beauty.

Examples of afro in a Sentence

formal The musician wore an afro wig during the performance.

informal I love how your afro looks today, it's so full and bouncy.

slang Her afro is on point, she must have spent a lot of time styling it.

figurative The tree's branches spread out like a wild afro in all directions.

Grammatical Forms of afro

• plural: afros
• comparative: more afro
• superlative: most afro
• present tense: afros
• future tense: will afro
• perfect tense: have afroed
• continuous tense: is afroing
• singular: afro
• positive degree: very afro
• infinitive: to afro
• gerund: afroing
• participle: afroed

Origin and Evolution of afro

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'afro' is derived from the term 'Afro hairstyle' which refers to a hairstyle characterized by natural, tightly curled hair that stands out from the scalp.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a specific hairstyle common among African Americans in the 1960s, the term 'afro' has since evolved to represent a symbol of cultural pride and identity. It is now widely recognized and celebrated as a fashion statement and a symbol of black empowerment.