petrolhead
noun/ˈpetrəlhed/
/ˈpetrəlhed/
(British English, informal)- a person who is very interested in cars
- Petrolheads will be flocking to the city for the motor show.
Word Origin1970s (originally Australian): from petrol + -head.Definitions on the go
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