deadhead Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a nonenterprising person who is not paying his way
    • the deadheads on the payroll should be eased out as fast as possible
  2. noun a train or bus or taxi traveling empty

WordNet

Dead"head` noun
Definitions
  1. One who receives free tickets for theaters, public conveyances, etc. Colloq. U. S.
  2. (Naut.) A buoy. See under Dead, a.

Webster 1913