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Deadhead

/ˈdɛdhɛd/

A fan of the rock band The Grateful Dead.

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📖 Definitions of "Deadhead"

noun

1
A fan of the rock band The Grateful Dead.

noun

1
A person either admitted to a theatrical or musical performance without charge, or paid to attend.
2
An employee of a transportation company, especially a pilot, traveling as a passenger for logistical reasons, for example to return home or travel to their next assignment.
3
Anyone traveling for free.
4
A train or truck moved between cities with no passengers or freight, in order to make it available for service.

verb

1
To admit to a performance without charge.
2
To travel as a deadhead, or non-paying passenger.
3
To drive an empty vehicle.
4
To send (a person or message) for free.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Deadhead"

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Word	Definition
groundlingnoun	Any of various plants or animals living on or near the ground, as a benthic fish or bottom feeder, especially:
stage-door johnnynoun	(idiomatic) A devoted fan of live theatre and of performing artists, who habitually spends time in and around theatres.
come-onnoun	(informal) A statement or sometimes an action reflecting sexual or romantic interest.
headbangernoun	(by extension) One who enjoys heavy metal (rock) music, to which this sort of dance is usually performed.
underheadnoun	The area directly below the head of something. (any sense)
freeloadernoun	(colloquial) One who does not contribute or pay appropriately; one who gets a free ride, etc. without paying a fair share.
airheadnoun	(originally US, informal, derogatory) A foolish, silly, or unintelligent person.
deppheadnoun	(slang) A fan of American actor and musician Johnny Depp.
assheadnoun	(derogatory or offensive, slang, mildly vulgar) an idiotic or undesirable person.
liggernoun	(slang) A freeloader or hanger-on, especially in the music or entertainment industry.
gatecrashernoun	(slang) A person who enters some event without a ticket or invitation, either by stealth or by deception.
rubberheadnoun	(slang, derogatory) An employee of a theme park or similar attraction who wears a full-body costume.
free-loadernoun	Alternative spelling of freeloader. [(colloquial) One who does not contribute or pay appropriately; one who gets a free ride, etc. without paying a fair share.]
boozeheadnoun	(derogatory, slang) An alcoholic.
clothheadnoun	(colloquial, derogatory) An unintelligent person.
bucketheadnoun	A stupid or oblivious person.
seamheadnoun	(slang) A devoted baseball fan.
bald-headed rownoun	(theater, slang) The front row of a theatre, traditionally occupied by elderly men and playboys.
fare-dodgernoun	Alternative form of fare dodger. [A person who deliberately avoids payment for public transport.]
beerheadnoun	(colloquial) A drunk.