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gearhead 

Someone who is totally into cars and is very knowledgeable about how to modify and fix them.
Eric is such a gearhead he has a seatbelt buckle for a belt buckle.
gearhead by ghost July 31, 2003

gearhead 

A person who is into all things motorized. This can be cars, motorcycles, machines, planes, or boats, but specifically relating to the engine and power delivery. Knowing how to weld and machine metal are also traits of a gearhead.
Dude, she's such a gearhead. Go show her that old lathe and tools in your grandfather's garage and she'll be in heaven.
gearhead by Analogworm January 14, 2008

Gearhead 

Someone who's very into cars and the technicalities of how they work
Man, I saw this guy the other day who thought he could smoke anyone on a race but he can't even drive stick. He's clearly not a gearhead.
Gearhead by Demonic_ June 3, 2016

Gearhead 

Person who in a MMO group will check teammates gear and then express his disgust for those who dont have equipped the best of the best regardless of current challenge level.
Person one:"OMG! Why u using that gear?! Get sumthin better! Heirlooms!"

Person two:"Chill Gearhead! Its normal Deadmines!"
Gearhead by Marstein81 April 27, 2011

Gearhead 

Someone who fantasises and dreams about gear all day long
Ben: wow it’s snowing

Jac: who’s got snow !!!!
Ben: shut up Gearhead
Gearhead by Jez clarkson August 1, 2022

gearhead 

(n.) Someone who collects the latest, coolest, most efficient, and technologically advanced gadgets for their sport, interest, or hobby.
Did you know Jeff can track our hike's distance, route, and elevation gain with his new GPS unit? He is such a gearhead.
gearhead by MM June 2, 2004