Bandana
/bænˈdænə/noun
A large handkerchief, typically colorful with a pattern, tied around the head or neck.
She often wore a bandana on her head as a fashion statement.
Often appears as...
- wear a bandana
- tie a bandana
noun
A piece of cloth used as a symbol or identifier for a certain group or gang.
Different gangs in Los Angeles distinguish themselves by the color of their bandanas.
Often appears as...
- gang bandana
- red bandana
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Disapproving
noun
A large handkerchief, typically colorful with a pattern, tied around the head or neck.
She often wore a bandana on her head as a fashion statement.
Often appears as...
- wear a bandana
- tie a bandana
noun
A piece of cloth used as a symbol or identifier for a certain group or gang.
Different gangs in Los Angeles distinguish themselves by the color of their bandanas.
Often appears as...
- gang bandana
- red bandana
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Accessory
Bandanas can be stylish accessories, adding a pop of color to an outfit.
He added a red bandana to his denim jacket for a cool look.
Pro Tip 2/3Functional Headwear
Bandanas are often used to keep hair or sweat out of the face during physical activities.
She tied a bandana around her forehead before starting the hike.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
In some cultures, bandanas carry special meanings or are worn during certain events.
During the festival, all dancers wore yellow bandanas.
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want to see it I'm like no no I'm good but there was no water I couldn't even clean my face off I mean and I was really you know knocked and I'm trying to get it together but the light was gorgeous you know so I'm like okay you know China's bandana around my eye and
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Creative houses from...
problem of waste is worldwide we are we were in trouble and I don't wear ammo belts criss-crossing my chest and a red bandana but we're clearly in trouble and
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Dan Phillips: Creative...
but the problem of waste is worldwide. We're in trouble. And I don't wear ammo belts crisscrossing my chest and a red bandana. But we're clearly in trouble.
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Wild Tales with...
want to see it I'm like no no I'm good but there was no water I couldn't even clean my face off I mean and I was really you know knocked and I'm trying to get it together but the light was gorgeous you know so I'm like okay you know China's bandana around my eye and
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Creative houses from...
problem of waste is worldwide we are we were in trouble and I don't wear ammo belts criss-crossing my chest and a red bandana but we're clearly in trouble and
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Dan Phillips: Creative...
but the problem of waste is worldwide. We're in trouble. And I don't wear ammo belts crisscrossing my chest and a red bandana. But we're clearly in trouble.
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Quote examples
Machine Gun Kelly
American Musician
Everyone in our clique rocks a black bandana with the print 'EST 19XX' on them 24/7. As the underdog, you are expected to lose or give up and 'wave the white towel,' so that is why our flag is black. We never give up - never surrender. EST means 'Everyone Stands Together.' The '19XX' is to represent any age.
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Jessie James Decker
American Musician
My mom did this in the '90s. She'd put a bandana in her hair, cutoff jeans and throw flannel, and I just remember looking at her thinking she was the most beautiful supermodel ever.
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Hornswoggle
American Wrestler
I hated Hogan growing up because he was just too white meat for me. He was just a guy in a ripped shirt, and a bandana, and a silly moustache in my mind.
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Hulk Hogan
American Celebrity
I'm real critical of myself and if I take the bandana off my head I'm completely bald headed and go from being 58 to looking 68 instantly.
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Ethan Coen
American Director
That cowboy look - the hat and the bandana - that's not a fashion statement. That clothing is purely practical.
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Machine Gun Kelly
American Musician
Everyone in our clique rocks a black bandana with the print 'EST 19XX' on them 24/7. As the underdog, you are expected to lose or give up and 'wave the white towel,' so that is why our flag is black. We never give up - never surrender. EST means 'Everyone Stands Together.' The '19XX' is to represent any age.
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Jessie James Decker
American Musician
My mom did this in the '90s. She'd put a bandana in her hair, cutoff jeans and throw flannel, and I just remember looking at her thinking she was the most beautiful supermodel ever.
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Hornswoggle
American Wrestler
I hated Hogan growing up because he was just too white meat for me. He was just a guy in a ripped shirt, and a bandana, and a silly moustache in my mind.
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Hulk Hogan
American Celebrity
I'm real critical of myself and if I take the bandana off my head I'm completely bald headed and go from being 58 to looking 68 instantly.
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Ethan Coen
American Director
That cowboy look - the hat and the bandana - that's not a fashion statement. That clothing is purely practical.
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