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to bandanna

to bandanna

5.3
To tie a cloth around your head or neck
  • verb
  • /bænˈdænə/
  • UK
translation icon : atar un pañuelo
  • She bandannaed her hair to keep it out of her face while working.

Examples

  • The hikers bandannaed their necks to protect themselves from the sun.

  • They bandannaed the horses before the parade to make them look festive.

  • Don't bandanna your outfit!

  • She bandannaed her dog for the festival.

  • They bandannaed the horses' necks to keep them cool during the hot summer parade.

  • Before the hike, she bandannaed her head to shield her face from the sun.

  • He bandannaed his dog to add a festive touch for the community event.

Synonyms

to wrap
vsto bandanna
729 1.0

To cover something by putting material around it

refers specifically to fastening a small cloth rather than general covering
to scarf
vsto bandanna
1 4.7

To wrap a cloth around the neck or shoulders for warmth and style

is about tying a small cloth closely for decoration or protection
to shawl
vsto bandanna
6.3

To cover a person or thing with a large cloth to keep warm

focuses on securing a small tied cloth for decorative or protective use

How Tight

to secure
347 3.3
to knot
5 1.0
to bandanna
  • UK
5.3
to wrap
729 1.0
to drape
83 4.3

Surface Forms

bandanna infinitive
bandannaed past participle
bandannaing present participle

Etymology

Bandanna as a verb comes from the same Indian root bandhna meaning 'to tie'. So to bandanna something is simply to 'tie' a bandanna around it for decoration or protection.