(Caribbean, UK, chiefly, in plural) One of a set of rows of tightly braided hair close to the scalp, forming a hairstyle, of African origin.
(Caribbean, UK, chiefly, in plural) One of a set of rows of tightly braided hair close to the scalp, forming a hairstyle, of African origin.
Canerow means: One of a set of rows of tightly braided hair close to the scalp, forming a hairstyle, of African origin.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Canerow means: One of a set of rows of tightly braided hair close to the scalp, forming a hairstyle, of African origin.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(Caribbean) A metal or earthenware pot or jar used for storing and cooking food.
(Caribbean, Jamaica, derogatory) A person with short, curly, thin hair.
Locks of curly hair.
Caner has two quite different meanings: in the literal craft sense, a caner is someone who weaves cane into chair seats and furniture — a skilled artisan. In British slang, a caner is someone who goes out hard — drinking, taking drugs, or partying excessively and habitually. The slang sense likely derives from 'to cane it' (to go hard, to abuse substances or stamina). The drug-user sense is the one most likely encountered in contemporary British youth and nightlife slang.
canerow means: One of a set of rows of tightly braided hair close to the scalp, forming a hairstyle, of African origin.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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