deadhead meaning

deadhead as a noun

1. a nonenterprising person who is not paying his way
   • the deadheads on the payroll should be eased out as fast as possible

   Type of: nonworker

2. a train or bus or taxi traveling empty

   Type of: public transport

How to pronounce deadhead

deadhead is pronounced /ˈdɛdhɛd/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with deadhead

• redhead