2007-04-03 18:48:24 · 7 answers · asked by prairiegurrl 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It's a slang trem for a mechanic who is enthusiastic about his work. A race car mechanic, for example, could be called a gearhead. It's not only his job, but also his hobby.
2007-04-04 09:18:32 · answer #1 · answered by Bear B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Somebody who is into gadgets. A guitarist with lots of pedal and effects would be a gearhead. .
2007-04-04 01:58:25 · answer #2 · answered by falconrf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gear is slang for drugs. A gearhead is someone who is mentally affected by drugs
2007-04-04 01:54:17 · answer #3 · answered by amazed_lab_rat 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not sure, but the last place I worked, engineers were divided into sparkys and wrench heads. That is Electrical Engineers and Mechanical Engineers.
2007-04-04 04:16:59 · answer #4 · answered by ZORCH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always thought it meant a guy who is into cars or motorcycles.
2007-04-04 01:56:41 · answer #5 · answered by Pseudo Obscure 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try urbandictionary.com there are five different meanings listed
2007-04-04 02:09:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some one who is into cars
2007-04-04 01:54:33 · answer #7 · answered by BajaRick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋