locks
/lɒks/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A head of hair; tresses.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Dreadlocks.
NounRegister: colloquial
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “locks” mean?
A head of hair; tresses.
Is “locks” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.