petrolhead
A person who is overly reliant on the use of their car, resisting any suggestion to…A person who is overly reliant on the use of their car, resisting any suggestion to use other means of transport.
» That bloke's a petrolhead. He knows all there is to know about cars.
Der Typ ist ein Autonarr, der weiß alles über Autos.
Meaning
4 senses(colloquial)A person who is overly reliant on the use of their car, resisting any suggestion to use other means of transport.
(Commonwealth, colloquial, derogatory)A bogan who is overly fond of their car or motorbike and enjoys showing it off and making noise with it.
(Commonwealth, colloquial)A person involved in motor racing as either participant or dedicated spectator.
(Ireland, UK, colloquial)A car enthusiast.
Examples
1 sentencesThat bloke's a petrolhead. He knows all there is to know about cars.
deDer Typ ist ein Autonarr, der weiß alles über Autos.
Origin
From petrol + -head.From petrol + -head.
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Forms
plural: petrolheads| Singular | petrolhead |
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