noun
- Plural of dandriff; small, dry flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair.
Usage: Chiefly British variant of 'dandruff' (singular); 'dandriffs' is the plural form.; Less common in modern usage; 'dandruff' is the standard term in contemporary English.
Examples
- She noticed dandriffs on her shoulders after brushing her hair.
- The shampoo helped reduce the dandriffs that had been bothering him.
- Dandriffs can be embarrassing when they show up on dark clothing.
- Regular washing can help minimize dandriffs and scalp irritation.