English Explanatory Dictionary

deadheader

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who removes the dead remains of blossoms from plants.
  2. A non-paying passenger.
  3. A scheduled trip to move a vehicle that has no cargo and no passengers.
  4. One who does not work very hard at their job.
  5. A racing pigeon that will not leave when released.

Word forms

deadheader deadheaders

Etymology

From deadhead + -er.

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