deadhead
/ˈdɛdˌhɛd/
verb
- To remove dead or faded flowers from a plant to encourage new growth.
- The gardener taught me how to deadhead daisies properly.
- She spent the morning deadheading the roses in her garden.
- If you deadhead your petunias regularly, they will bloom all summer.
- To travel as a passenger on a train, bus, or airplane without paying (often used for employees or pass holders).
- The train conductor was allowed to deadhead on any route for free.
- He deadheaded from Chicago to New York using his employee pass.
- Airline staff often deadhead to other cities when they are off duty.
- To drive an empty truck or other vehicle, especially when returning from a delivery.
- After dropping off the cargo, the driver had to deadhead back to the depot.
- The company tries to avoid deadheading because it wastes fuel.
- He deadheaded for 200 miles with an empty trailer.
noun
- A person who is a fan of the rock band the Grateful Dead.
- My uncle is a lifelong Deadhead and has seen over 100 concerts.
- Deadheads are known for their colorful tie-dye shirts and friendly community.
- The parking lot was full of Deadheads following the band on tour.
- A person who travels without paying (e.g., on a train or bus).
- The conductor kicked the deadhead off the train at the next station.
- The bus driver reported a deadhead riding in the back seat.
- A few deadheads snuck onto the ferry without tickets.
- A dull or stupid person; someone who is not very smart.
- Don't be such a deadhead — think before you act.
- The movie's villain was a complete deadhead who made foolish decisions.
- He called me a deadhead for forgetting my keys again.
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