Definition of a hesher

hesher

noun

• A person who is a fan of, and displays the appearance of heavy metal or hard rock music.

  That guy with the mullet hairdo and ripped jeans was such a hesher.

  Last edited on Mar 21 2002. Submitted by Russ N. from Milwaukee, WI, USA on Mar 21 2002.

• A male enthusiast of Heavy Metal music, particularly one who adopts the hair style and dress of his idols. The female equivalent is a hesher-chick.

  Last edited on Jun 17 2003. Submitted by Dylan H. from Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK on Jun 17 2003.

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