Deadhead Definition

dĕdhĕd
deadheads
noun
A person using a free ticket to get into a show, ride a train, etc.
Webster's New World
A vehicle traveling, as to a terminal, without cargo or passengers.
Webster's New World
A log floating on end, sometimes fully submerged.
Webster's New World
A stupid or boring person.
Webster's New World
A person either admitted to a theatrical or musical performance without charge, or paid to attend.
Wiktionary
verb
To pilot or drive (a vehicle) carrying no passengers or freight.
American Heritage
To make a trip without passengers or cargo.
Webster's New World
To remove withered flowers from (a plant), as to encourage further blooming.
Webster's New World
To drive (a vehicle) as a deadhead.
Webster's New World
To bypass a senior employee in order to promote a more junior employee.
American Heritage
adverb
Without passengers or freight; empty.
American Heritage

Other Word Forms of Deadhead

Noun

Singular:
deadhead
Plural:
deadheads

Origin of Deadhead

  • From Grateful Dead + -head

    From Wiktionary

  • From dead +‎ head.

    From Wiktionary

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