raghead

English

noun
Definitions
  • (slang) A Muslim, Arab, Sikh, or member of any group that traditionally wears a headdress such as a turban, keffiyeh or headscarf.

Etymology

Compound from English rag (referring to the ragged leaves, piece of old cloth, university students society run for charitable fundraising) + English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast).

Origin

English

head

Gloss

-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast

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