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Meaning of DEADHEAD

Pronunciation:  'ded`hed

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a train or bus or taxi traveling empty
  2. [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

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\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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