Deadhead

['dedhed] or ['dɛd,hɛd]

(noun.) a train or bus or taxi traveling empty.

(noun.) a nonenterprising person who is not paying his way; 'the deadheads on the payroll should be eased out as fast as possible'.

Checked by Brady--From WordNet

(n.) One who receives free tickets for theaters, public conveyances, etc.

(n.) A buoy. See under Dead, a.

Edited by Faye