Locs

Pronunciation: /lɑks/

Definitions of locs

noun a hairstyle in which the hair is twisted or braided into long, rope-like strands

Example Sentences

A1 She braided her hair into locs for a new look.

A2 His locs were neatly twisted and styled.

B1 Maintaining locs requires regular washing and retwisting.

B2 Her locs reached down to her waist, showcasing years of growth.

C1 The intricate patterns in his locs were a work of art.

C2 Her locs were a symbol of pride in her cultural heritage.

Examples of locs in a Sentence

formal The woman's intricate locs were carefully styled for the formal event.

informal I love how your locs are looking today, they're really on point.

slang Her loc game is strong, she always has the best styles.

figurative His locs were like a crown of confidence, showcasing his pride and individuality.

Grammatical Forms of locs

• past tense: loved
• plural: loci
• comparative: more loc
• superlative: most loc
• present tense: loves
• future tense: will loc
• perfect tense: has loced
• continuous tense: is locing
• singular: loc
• positive degree: loc
• infinitive: to loc
• gerund: locing
• participle: loced

Origin and Evolution of locs

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'locs' originated from the Rastafarian culture in Jamaica.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the natural, matted hair of Rastafarians, 'locs' has evolved to be a more widely accepted term for any type of matted or twisted hair, regardless of cultural or religious affiliation.