petrolhead

  1. Noun.  (figuratively) A person who is very reliant on and fond of using his or her car, and resists any attempts to persuade him or her to use alternative means of transport.
  2. Noun.  (Australia, New Zealand) A member of a wider class of people often known as bogans. A petrolhead lives for his car/bike and enjoys showing it off and making a lot of noise with it.
  3. Noun.  (Australia, New Zealand) Person involved in motor racing either as participant or ultra-dedicated spectator.
  4. Noun.  (British) A car enthusiast.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.