Definition of PETROLHEAD

petrolhead

Plural: petrolheads

Noun

  • A person who is overly reliant on the use of their car, resisting any suggestion to use other means of transport.
  • A bogan who is overly fond of their car or motorbike and enjoys showing it off and making noise with it.
  • A person involved in motor racing as either participant or dedicated spectator.
  • A car enthusiast.

Origin / Etymology

From petrol + -head.

Synonyms

car brain, gearhead, motorhead, revhead

Scrabble Score: 16

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petrolhead is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

petrolhead is a valid Words With Friends word