Dashiki

Pronunciation: /dəˈʃiːki/

Definitions of dashiki

noun a loose, brightly colored garment worn in West Africa, typically by men, and consisting of a tunic and trousers

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a colorful dashiki at the market.

A2 She bought a traditional dashiki for the cultural festival.

B1 The dashiki he wore was handcrafted and beautifully detailed.

B2 The vibrant colors of the dashiki stood out in the crowd.

C1 The intricate patterns on the dashiki were a symbol of his heritage.

C2 She proudly displayed her collection of rare dashikis from different regions.

Examples of dashiki in a Sentence

formal The traditional dashiki is a colorful garment worn in many African countries.

informal She looked stunning in her new dashiki at the party last night.

slang Check out that cool dashiki he's wearing, it's so stylish.

figurative His words were like a bright dashiki in the dull conversation, bringing life and color to the discussion.

Grammatical Forms of dashiki

• past tense: dashed
• plural: dashikis
• comparative: more dashiki
• superlative: most dashiki
• present tense: dashikis
• future tense: will dashiki
• perfect tense: have dashed
• continuous tense: is dashing
• singular: dashiki
• positive degree: dashiki
• infinitive: to dashiki
• gerund: dashing
• participle: dashing

Origin and Evolution of dashiki

First Known Use: 1967 year

Language of Origin: Yoruba

Story behind the word: The word 'dashiki' originates from the Yoruba word 'danshiki', which refers to a loose-fitting tunic worn in West Africa.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a traditional garment in West Africa, the term 'dashiki' has evolved to also represent a style of clothing popular in African-American and African diaspora communities, often characterized by bright colors and intricate patterns.