motorhead
Pronunciation
/mˈoʊɾɚhˌɛd/

Definition & Meaning of "motorhead"in English

Motorhead
01

a person who is very enthusiastic about cars, trucks, or motorcycles

Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
motorheads

What does "motorhead" mean in car slang?

It is used to describe a person who is very enthusiastic about cars, trucks, or motorcycles, often spending time working on, modifying, racing, or simply obsessing over vehicles. People typically say "He's a real motorhead" when someone knows engines inside and out or lives for car culture. The term originated in mid 20th century American slang, possibly from the 1970s band Motörhead, but the word itself predates the band, and remains common in car and bike communities alongside "gearhead."

Examples
He 's a true motorhead, spending every weekend at car shows.
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