English Explanatory Dictionary

petrolhead

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who is overly reliant on the use of their car, resisting any suggestion to use other means of transport.
  2. A bogan who is overly fond of their car or motorbike and enjoys showing it off and making noise with it.
  3. A person involved in motor racing as either participant or dedicated spectator.
  4. A car enthusiast.

Pronunciation

en-au-petrolhead.ogg

Word forms

petrolhead petrolheads

Etymology

From petrol + -head.

Synonyms

car brain revhead motorhead gearhead
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