noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An afro hairstyle that only covers half the head or is otherwise of below average size. humorous, slang

   "He met us at the door with this big 'fro, or half an afro, halfro—he slept on his right side evidently."

Example

More examples

"He met us at the door with this big 'fro, or half an afro, halfro—he slept on his right side evidently."

Etymology

Blend of half + afro.

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