Petrolhead

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  • noun. 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.
  • Word Usage
    "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."
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