Definitions for deadheadˈdɛdˌhɛd

dead•headˈdɛdˌhɛd(n.)

a person using a complimentary ticket or free pass.
a commercial vehicle that operates empty, as when returning to a terminal.
Category: Railroads
a stupid or boring person; dullard.
a sunken or partially sunken log.
Category: Common Vocabulary
(v.t.)to transport (someone) as a deadhead.
to remove faded blooms from (ornamental plants), esp. to encourage further blooming.
Category: Botany
(v.i.)to act or serve as a deadhead.
(of a commercial vehicle) to travel without cargo or paying passengers. (of a person) to drive such a vehicle.
Category: Common Vocabulary

1570–80

deadhead(noun)
a nonenterprising person who is not paying his way
"the deadheads on the payroll should be eased out as fast as possible"
deadhead(noun)
a train or bus or taxi traveling empty

deadhead(Noun)
A person either admitted to a theatrical or musical performance without charge, or paid to attend
deadhead(Noun)
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.
deadhead(Noun)
Anyone traveling for free.
deadhead(Noun)
A train or truck moved between cities with no passengers or freight, in order to make it available for service
deadhead(Noun)
A person staying at a lodging, such as a hotel or boarding house, without paying rent; freeloader.
deadhead(Noun)
A stupid or boring person; dullard
deadhead(Noun)
Driftwood.
deadhead(Noun)
A fan of the rock band the Grateful Dead (usually Deadhead).
deadhead(Noun)
A zombie.
deadhead(Verb)
To travel as a deadhead, or non-paying passenger.
deadhead(Verb)
To drive an empty vehicle.
deadhead(Verb)
To send (a person or message) for free.
deadhead(Verb)
To remove spent or dead blossoms from a plant.
If you deadhead your roses regularly, they will bloom all season.
Deadhead(Noun)
A fan of the rock band The Grateful Dead.

Origin: From Grateful Dead + -head

Deadhead(noun)
one who receives free tickets for theaters, public conveyances, etc
Deadhead(noun)
a buoy. See under Dead, a

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