noun
deadhead
An enthusiastic fan of the Grateful Dead.
My uncle is a deadhead who collects Grateful Dead recordings.
Etymology
Deadhead combines the band’s shortened name with head as a term for an enthusiast. It identifies a fan by a strong attachment to the Grateful Dead.
More examples
- As a lifelong deadhead, she knows even the band's rarest songs.
- Several deadheads trade stories about concerts they attended decades ago.
- You don't have to be a deadhead to enjoy this album.
Forms
deadhead · deadheads