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1. (n.) deadhead
a person using a complimentary ticket or free pass.
2. deadhead
a commercial vehicle that operates empty, as when returning to a terminal.
3. deadhead
a stupid or boring person; dullard.
4. deadhead
a sunken or partially sunken log.
5. (v.t.) deadhead
to transport (someone) as a deadhead.
6. deadhead
to remove faded blooms from (ornamental plants), esp. to encourage further blooming.
7. (v.i.) deadhead
to act or serve as a deadhead.
8. deadhead
(of a commercial vehicle) to travel without cargo or paying passengers.
9. deadhead
(of a person) to drive such a vehicle.
Etymology: (1570–80)
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| Definition of 'deadhead' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) deadhead
a nonenterprising person who is not paying his way
"the deadheads on the payroll should be eased out as fast as possible"
2. (noun) deadhead
a train or bus or taxi traveling empty
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| Definition of 'deadhead' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) deadhead
one who receives free tickets for theaters, public conveyances, etc
2. (noun) deadhead
a buoy. See under Dead, a
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