petrolhead

Meaning

Noun

• A person who is overly reliant on the use of their car, resisting any suggestion to use other means of transport.
• A bogan who is overly fond of their car or motorbike and enjoys showing it off and making noise with it.
• A person involved in motor racing as either participant or dedicated spectator.
• A car enthusiast.

Related

Similar words

• revhead
• motorhead , gearhead

Origin

• From petrol + -head.