Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

head-banger

noun

/ˈhɛdˌbæŋ.ɚ/

Definition

A person who dances to heavy metal music by vigorously shaking their head.

Examples

At the concert, the crowd was filled with head-bangers, all moving in sync with the pounding music.
As soon as the guitar riff started, he became a true head-banger, lost in the music.
She always stands in the front row, ready to be the ultimate head-banger during her favorite band’s set.

Meaning

The term ‘head-banger’ refers to someone, typically a fan of heavy metal music, who shakes their head in rhythm to the beat, often as a form of expression and excitement during a performance or listening experience.