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Deadhead 

Deadheads are the large group of devoted fans of the Grateful Dead. Mainly Hippies the Deadheads have created a counterculture that exists at any Grateful Dead or Dead related (e.i. Ratdog) concert. Many followed the Dead on there nationwide tours trying to get tickets to all the shows. The Grateful Dead concert scene is thriving because of the Deadheads who can still have fun even f they do not score a "Miracle ticket" or a free concert ticket handed to you by a stranger. They feel the Grateful Dead concert is a freeing, awe-inspiring experience. Many Deadheads recreationally use marijuana and LSD especially during the concerts though this is not the case for all Deadheads. Many types of people are Deadheads, even some politicians such as Bill Clinton have called themselves Deadheads. Deadheads generally don tie-dyed clothes, the trade mark birkenstock sandals, and many have dreadlocks. They are laid-back and fun-loving, as well as non-judging and accepting of all types of people. The Deadhead scene has sadly shrunken is size with the death of Jerry Garcia an icon of their peace-loving counterculture.
Me "I love the band the Grateful Dead meaning I am a Deadhead.
Deadhead by deadheadben January 2, 2010

Deadhead Chemistry 

Slang for LSD(acid), known from the Tool song "Rosetta Stoned" off the 10,000 Days album.
You want to do some deadhead chemistry tonight?
Deadhead Chemistry by Candyflipper420 December 19, 2006

deadheads 

A collective sub-culture of 'deadicated' fans of the American psychedelic/jam/rock band the Grateful Dead.
Look at all the traffic, Jill. Oh, there's that festival this weekend. Must be all the deadheads passing through.
deadheads by leshtricity October 22, 2008

deadhead 

a person who greatly enjoys the music of the Grateful Dead and particularly the genius of Jerry Garcia.
My sister has been to 218 Grateful Dead shows...She's definitely a true deadhead.
deadhead by logos March 21, 2003

deadhead 

(n) in airline jargon, a pilot scheduled to ride along or presently on-board the cockpit of a plane flown by another pilot

(v) the act of such a pilot undertaking such a flight

Such pilots are so-called, possibly, because they're often qualified to head up the flights yet serve no official function. The term was made more widely known by Frank W. Abagnale Junior in his autobiography, Catch Me If You Can (along with major film and stage adaptations).
"Are you my deadhead to Miami?" -a smiling Stewardess in the film
deadhead by Uklaf Ur August 13, 2017

Deadhead 

A hardcore fan of the Grateful Dead. The complete opposite of a Parrothead.
Julio: Dude, that bro is trippy.
Beckworth: Hahaha, bro, that is just a Deadhead.
Deadhead by Ambassador-C May 19, 2008
Word of the Day on November 2, 2024
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pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026

piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
Word of the Day on October 9, 2026
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