Definition of do-ragnext
as in handkerchief
a scarf worn on the head he wore a do-rag while working out at the gym

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Recent Examples of do-rag The suspect was described as a male wearing a black do-rag, black hoodie and white surgical mask in a village news release. Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026 Davis wore makeup and a wig once, a wig a second time and a do-rag style head covering on a third call, according to prosecutors. Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026 Federal prosecutors say Davis would go on to don disguises — a wig once, and a do-rag-style head covering another time — again in March and July to impersonate two other NFL players on video calls and bilk millions more in loans. ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026 So Lee began covering his head with hats and do-rags. Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026 Police described the attacker as a man between the ages of 26 and 30, last seen wearing a black puffy jacket, a gray hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and a black do-rag. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026 Before the games, James eased his way to the interview podium with a giant water jug in his hand and a do-rag covering his hair, the last of the All-Stars to speak with the media. Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for do-rag
Noun
  • Zendaya paired the handkerchief-hem dress with satin pumps.
    Marissa G. Muller, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • The plot turns on the mystery of a handkerchief that Othello gives to Desdemona.
    David Frum, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • The resident of the house answered the door, and was met by a man wearing a gray sweatshirt and jeans, with a camouflage mask or bandana covering his mouth.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • For the outing, both wore bright colored rain coats paired with dark pants and kept it low-key with sunshades and head coverings —Jenner opted for a bandana and Elordi wore a baseball cap.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

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“Do-rag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-rag. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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