Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun deadhead

2 senses of deadhead

Sense 1
deadhead -- (a nonenterprising person who is not paying his way; "the deadheads on the payroll should be eased out as fast as possible")
       => nonworker -- (a person who does nothing)

Sense 2
deadhead -- (a train or bus or taxi traveling empty)
       => public transport -- (conveyance for passengers or mail or freight)