What does Petrol head mean?

Car enthusiast (Vehicle lover) For example: "He's a real petrol head. (He's a real car enthusiast.)"

Where does the slang word Petrol head come from?

Petrol head is a slang term from Namibia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Namibia and across Africa.

Petrol head

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Petrol head definition 1

Car enthusiast (Vehicle lover)

"He's a real petrol head. (He's a real car enthusiast.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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