deadhead

/ˈdɛdhɛd/ · noun

Meaning

A fan of the rock band The Grateful Dead.
A person either admitted to a theatrical or musical performance without charge, or paid to attend.
An employee of a transportation company, especially a pilot, traveling as a passenger for logistical reasons, for example to return home or travel to their next assignment.
Anyone traveling for free.
A train or truck moved between cities with no passengers or freight, in order to make it available for service.
A person staying at a lodging, such as a hotel or boarding house, without paying rent; freeloader.
A stupid or boring person; dullard.
To admit to a performance without charge.
To travel as a deadhead, or non-paying passenger.
To drive an empty vehicle.
To send (a person or message) for free.
To remove spent or dead blossoms from a plant.

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