How Do You Spell DEADHEAD?

Pronunciation: [dˈɛdhɛd] (IPA)

The word "deadhead" is commonly spelled as d-e-a-d-h-e-a-d. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ˈdɛd.hɛd/. The first syllable is pronounced with the short "e" sound, followed by the "d" sound. The second syllable has a short "e" sound as well, and is followed by the "h" sound. The stress is on the first syllable. "Deadhead" can refer to a person who attends concerts or events without paying or to the removal of spent blooms from plants to encourage more growth.

DEADHEAD Meaning and Definition

  1. Deadhead can be defined as a noun or a verb depending on the context, with slightly different meanings in each case.

    As a noun, deadhead refers to a person who attends a concert or other event without a ticket or someone who travels as a non-revenue passenger on a transportation vehicle, typically having completed a previous trip. In the context of concerts or events, a deadhead is known for following a particular band or artist fervently, often attending multiple concerts and even traveling long distances to do so. They may gain entry through various means such as finding unused tickets, waiting outside the venue hoping for extra tickets, or being a guest of the band or crew. Deadheads are commonly associated with the band Grateful Dead and its loyal fan base.

    As a verb, deadhead means to transport a passenger or cargo without actively earning revenue or to travel as a non-revenue passenger. In transportation, this term is used to describe the situation when a vehicle, such as a bus or plane, operates without paying passengers after completing a trip or before starting a new one. This may occur, for instance, when a bus returns to its depot or when an airline crew flies without passengers to position themselves for the next flight. Deadheading can also refer to removing faded or dead flowers from plants to divert energy towards new growth or to simply improve the appearance of the plant.

Top Common Misspellings for DEADHEAD *

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for DEADHEAD

Etymology of DEADHEAD

The word "deadhead" has multiple meanings and origins. The primary meaning refers to a fan of the American rock band the Grateful Dead, who followed the band on tour. The term originated in the 1960s and was popularized by the band's followers. The word "deadhead" is a combination of "dead", referring to the band's name, and "head", which was a slang term for a fan or aficionado.

However, "deadhead" also has other meanings. It can refer to someone who travels empty or without paying on a commercial vehicle, such as a plane or train. In this context, the word originated in the transportation industry, particularly among railroad workers, in the late 19th century. It derives from the idea of a deadheading flower, which means a flower without a stem, thus representing the idea of traveling without passengers.

Similar spelling words for DEADHEAD

Plural form of DEADHEAD is DEADHEADS

Conjugate verb Deadhead

CONDITIONAL

I would deadhead
you would deadhead
he/she/it would deadhead
we would deadhead
they would deadhead

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be deadheading
you would be deadheading
he/she/it would be deadheading
we would be deadheading
they would be deadheading

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have deadhead
you would have deadhead
he/she/it would have deadhead
we would have deadhead
they would have deadhead

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been deadheading
you would have been deadheading
he/she/it would have been deadheading
we would have been deadheading
they would have been deadheading

FUTURE

I will deadhead
you will deadhead
he/she/it will deadhead
we will deadhead
they will deadhead

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be deadheading
you will be deadheading
he/she/it will be deadheading
we will be deadheading
they will be deadheading

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have deadheaded
you will have deadheaded
he/she/it will have deadheaded
we will have deadheaded
they will have deadheaded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been deadheading
you will have been deadheading
he/she/it will have been deadheading
we will have been deadheading
they will have been deadheading

IMPERATIVE

you deadhead
we let´s deadhead

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to deadhead

PAST

I deadheaded
you deadheaded
he/she/it deadheaded
we deadheaded
they deadheaded

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was deadheading
you were deadheading
he/she/it was deadheading
we were deadheading
they were deadheading

PAST PARTICIPLE

deadheaded

PAST PERFECT

I had deadheaded
you had deadheaded
he/she/it had deadheaded
we had deadheaded
they had deadheaded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been deadheading
you had been deadheading
he/she/it had been deadheading
we had been deadheading
they had been deadheading

PRESENT

I deadhead
you deadhead
he/she/it deadheads
we deadhead
they deadhead

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am deadheading
you are deadheading
he/she/it is deadheading
we are deadheading
they are deadheading

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

deadheading

PRESENT PERFECT

I have deadheaded
you have deadheaded
he/she/it has deadheaded
we have deadheaded
they have deadheaded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been deadheading
you have been deadheading
he/she/it has been deadheading
we have been deadheading
they have been deadheading
I would have deadheaded
we would have deadheaded
you would have deadheaded
he/she/it would have deadheaded
they would have deadheaded

Infographic

Add the infographic to your website: