frohawk

noun

frohawk

noun

Etymology Blend of (a)fro + Mohawk.

1

A Mohawk hairstyle worn by someone with afro-textured hair, with the crest generally standing up naturally.

  • Thousands of black rock fans use Afropunk.com’s message boards to discuss bands, commiserate about their outsider status and share tips on how to maintain their frohawk hairstyles.2007 January 28, Jessica Pressler, “Truly Indie Fans”, in The New York Times:

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