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Definition of headbanger

headbanger

/ˈhɛdˌbæŋ.ər/
head · bang · er
Plural:headbangers
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• noun

1

A musician or enthusiastic fan of hard rock or heavy metal music who shakes their head violently in time with the beat.

Example

"The front rows of the arena were packed with energetic headbangers moving in unison to the guitar riffs."

2

British An eccentric, fanatical, or irrational person, especially one holding extreme political views (informal).

Example

"Party leaders worried that the policy debate was being hijacked by ideological headbangers on the fringes."

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• Nearby Words

headachy
headband
headbang
headbanger
headbanging
headboard
headbutt

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1960s and early 1970s during early tours by bands such as Led Zeppelin, describing fans in the front row who rhythmically banged their heads against the stage.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Headbanger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/headbanger
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