Definition of deadhead Deadhead

/dɛˈdhɛˌd/ - [dedhed] - dead•head

We found 18 definitions of deadhead from 4 different sources.

What does deadhead mean?

Plural: deadheads

deadhead - a train or bus or taxi traveling empty

deadhead - a nonenterprising person who is not paying his way; "the deadheads on the payroll should be eased out as fast as possible"

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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.

deadhead (n.)
One who receives free tickets for theaters, public conveyances, etc.
deadhead (n.)
A buoy. See under Dead, a.

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