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Deadhead

Deadhead Meaning & Definition
Deadhead Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Deadhead?

[n] a train or bus or taxi traveling empty
[n] 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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See Also | nonworker | public transport

Deadhead In Webster's Dictionary

\Dead"head`\, n. 1. One who receives free tickets for theaters, public conveyances, etc. [Colloq. U. S.] 2. (Naut.) A buoy. See under {Dead}, a.

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