Definition of "petrolhead" [petrolhead]

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

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• "I'm not what some might term a "petrolhead" - I learnt to drive relatively late and I still couldn't tell you exactly where a sparkplug goes - but I do love to drive and I do like my cars."
• "Even the Top Gear crew insist that you cannot legitimately lay claim to being a "petrolhead" unless you have owned an Alfa."
• "He said that Zoe, who would have turned 18 next month, was a bit of a tomboy, describing her as a "petrolhead" who loved fast cars and was also a keen Rangers supporter."