Jewfro

Pronunciation: /dʒuːfro/

Definitions of Jewfro

noun a hairstyle characterized by tight, curly hair that is worn by some Jewish people

Example Sentences

A1 He has a big Jewfro.

A2 She loves to style her Jewfro with colorful hair accessories.

B1 His Jewfro is the envy of all his friends.

B2 The actor's Jewfro is a signature part of his look.

C1 She spends hours maintaining her beautiful Jewfro.

C2 His Jewfro is so thick and curly, it's a real conversation starter.

Examples of Jewfro in a Sentence

formal The man's Jewfro hairstyle was quite impressive and well-maintained.

informal I love how your Jewfro gives you such a unique look!

slang His Jewfro is wild and crazy, but it suits his personality perfectly.

figurative Her energetic personality matches her vibrant Jewfro hairstyle.

Grammatical Forms of Jewfro

• past tense: Jewfroed
• plural: Jewfros
• comparative: more Jewfro
• superlative: most Jewfro
• present tense: Jewfros
• future tense: will Jewfro
• perfect tense: have Jewfroed
• continuous tense: is Jewfroing
• singular: Jewfro
• positive degree: Jewfro
• infinitive: to Jewfro
• gerund: Jewfroing
• participle: Jewfroed

Origin and Evolution of Jewfro

First Known Use: 1971 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'Jewfro' is a portmanteau of 'Jew' and 'afro', referencing the curly hair commonly associated with Jewish people.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a slang term to describe the curly hair of Jewish individuals, the term 'Jewfro' has evolved to be seen as a controversial and potentially offensive term due to its stereotypical connotations. Some people now prefer terms like 'Jewcurls' or 'Jewfro curls' to describe this type of hair.