halfro

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Meaning · English

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

Register: humorous, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “halfro” mean?

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

Is “halfro” formal or informal?

halfro is generally humorous, slang.