petrolhead
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petrolhead (plural petrolheads)
- (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.
- (Australian, 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.
- (Australian, New Zealand) Person involved in motor racing either as participant or ultra-dedicated spectator.
- (UK) A car enthusiast.
