Definitions for: Deadhead

[n] a train or bus or taxi traveling empty
[n] a nonenterprising person who is not paying his way; "the deadheads on the payroll should be eased out as fast as possible"

Webster (1913) Definition: Dead"head`, n.
1. One who receives free tickets for theaters, public
conveyances, etc. [Colloq. U. S.]

2. (Naut.) A buoy. See under Dead, a.

See Also: nonworker, public transport