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headbanger

/ˈhɛdˌbæŋər/ /ˈhɛdˌbæŋɡər/

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noun

One who dances by violently shaking the head in time to the music.

Examples :

"During the heavy metal concert, the headbanger in the front row almost lost his balance from shaking his head so hard. "

music dance entertainment culture person

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noun

(by extension) One who enjoys heavy metal (rock) music, to which this sort of dance is usually performed.

Examples :

"My little brother is such a headbanger; he listens to heavy metal all the time! "

music entertainment culture person

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noun

A mad or eccentric person.

Examples :

"My uncle is a headbanger; he's always making unusual and unpredictable decisions about his finances. "

person character

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noun

A kind of chin-up or pull-up exercise where the head is kept in line with the bar.

Examples :

"The fitness instructor demonstrated the headbanger, emphasizing the importance of keeping your neck straight during the exercise. "

body sport action