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a term used to describe someone (typically of African descent) who possesses tighly coiled, very curly hair. Though often used as a slur, insult, or indicator of self-loathing the term is often used to express an individ…

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  1. a term used to describe someone (typically of African descent) who possesses tighly coiled, very curly hair. Though often used as a slur, insult, or indicator of self-loathing the term is often used to express an individual's self-love, individuality, uniqueness and beauty. > Yes, I am a nappyhead. Yes, I am beautiful.