The meaning of Deadhead

noun

A boring or unenterprising person.

Usage examples:

You're just a deadhead

noun

A fan of the rock group the grateful dead.

Usage examples:

The editor is a reference librarian who also coauthored with david dodd the grateful dead and the d…

noun

A faded flower head.

Usage examples:

So be sure to cut long stems on both cut flowers and deadheads; that way, the thick canes that spro…

noun

A passenger or member of an audience with a free ticket.

Usage examples:

I just wanted to let you all know we have announced our deadhead ticket giveaway.

noun

A sunken or partially submerged log.

Usage examples:

Most boating accidents begin small, as a disabled engine or a collision with a deadhead

verb

Remove dead flower heads from (a plant).

Usage examples:

Deadhead and spray rose bushes

verb

(of a commercial driver) complete a trip in a train or other vehicle with no passengers or cargo.

Usage examples:

They deadhead back to denver on eastbound trains

adjective

Used to describe a plane, truck, or other vehicle that is travelling, or a journey that is made, without passengers or goods, or with fewer passengers or goods than usual

Usage examples:

Our schedules aim to avoid deadhead trips, as far as is possible.