Rasta

[ ras-tuh, rah-stuh ]

noun

1. Rastafarian ( def 1 ).
2. Rastafarianism.

adjective

1. Rastafarian ( def 2 ).

Rasta

/ ˈræstə /

noun

1. short for Rastafarian

Word History and Origins

Origin of Rasta¹

By shortening

Example Sentences

Unfortunately, Sinclair’s father was a bad Rasta and a worse parent; he terrorized his family with rigid rules, flights of temper and occasional beatings.

From Los Angeles Times

Erasto was part of an effort by Rastafari from across the Caribbean to help repeal the so-called “Rasta Law” in the British Virgin Islands.

From Seattle Times

One of the dishes that she created for the pop-ups was something she originally called “Rasta Pasta.”

From Washington Post

The white walls and beams were scrawled with notes from guests: “© this island,” “The Rasta was here” and “Order the ribs.”

From Washington Post

"I'm a Rasta, I'm a Londoner, I'm British - but at the time those things didn't co-habit naturally. I don't think people expected you to be a Rasta and also want to join the British military."

From BBC