PETROLHEAD

Etymology

Noun

petrolhead (plural petrolheads)

(colloquial) A person who is overly reliant on the use of their car, resisting any suggestion to use other means of transport.

(colloquial, Australia, New Zealand, derogatory) A bogan who is overly fond of their car or motorbike and enjoys showing it off and making noise with it.

(colloquial, Australia, New Zealand) A person involved in motor racing as either participant or dedicated spectator.

(colloquial, UK) A car enthusiast.

Synonyms

• (person overly reliant on use of his/her car)

• (bogan overly fond of his/her vehicle)

• (person involved in motor racing): revhead

• (car enthusiast): motorhead (North American English), gearhead

Source: Wiktionary



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