Meaning ofpetrolheadin English

Noun

1. a bogan showing off vehicles loudly
   The petrolhead revved his engine loudly at the intersection.
   Synonyms:

   revheadmotorhead
   Antonyms:

   environmentalistpedestrian
2. a dedicated motor racing participant or spectator
   The dedicated petrolhead spent all weekend at the racing track.
   Synonyms:

   motorheadracing enthusiastcar enthusiastmotorsport fanracing fan
   Antonyms:

   non-driverpedestriancyclistnon-motorsport fanspectator of other sports
3. a car enthusiast with excessive pride
   The car enthusiast was called a petrolhead for his excessive pride in his vehicle.
   Synonyms:

   car enthusiastmotorheadgearheadpetrol enthusiast
   Antonyms:

   indifferent driverapathetic motoristunenthusiastic driver