Towelhead

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A member of the Muslims, Arabs, Sikhs, and other groups that traditionally wear headdress such as a turban, keffiyeh or headscarf. ethnic, offensive, slang, slur

Etymology

From towel + head.

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