DEADHEAD - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

a nonenterprising person who is not paying his way

Example: the deadheads on the payroll should be eased out as fast as possible

Categories: Nonworker

Part of speech: Noun

a train or bus or taxi traveling empty

Categories: Public transport

dead – A related word in the same word family.

head – A related word in the same word family.

Shakespeare alone introduced over 1,700 new words to English—many we still use today!