do-rag

American  

[doo-rag] / ˈduˌræg /

Or doo-rag,

noun

Slang.

1. a kerchief or scarf worn on the head to protect the hairdo, especially after kinky hair has been straightened.

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Etymology

Origin of do-rag

First recorded in 1960–65; (hair)do + rag ¹

Example Sentences

Or features Trump wearing a Punisher shirt, or a do-rag.

From Slate • Oct. 26, 2024

A photo showed Tyler being escorted by police after he was taken into custody Tuesday wearing red shoes and a do-rag.

From Fox News • Aug. 25, 2021

One was an image of a penguin with a do-rag and sunglasses; the other was wearing a baseball hat with an igloo and what looked like a bomber jacket.

From New York Times • Aug. 12, 2021

Jemima’s do-rag was replaced by a plaid headband.

From Washington Post • Jun. 17, 2020

I read in the paper about how they found Tariq wearing a do-rag in 8-5 red.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon