To have a tendency to want or to be interested in mechanical things; to understand, and be able to work on things of a mechanical nature, or things with gears.
That boy over at AutoZone is a total gearhead, he loves to work on his car.
an affectionate soubriquet for the person that has woken your heart and dispelled your misgivings about the world at large (re its "shame and terror" -Saroyan).
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 machinemetal 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.
another term for a station wagon, mini-van, or any other kind of vehicle that is targeted at the "family" demographic(also M.A.V.)
"Tactical advantages aside, the M.A.V. is top of the line for the holy warrior troop transport manufactured by the Church of Latter Day Saints Military Industrial Complex. Also great for family trips...to heathen lands."
12 step recovery jargon referring to someone new who talks about how great life is, now that they'resober. Usually meaning that the person is out of touch with reality.
The new guy seems pretty happy for a dude who has no job, no money and no family. He must be on a pink cloud.