ringhead

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Meaning · English

A fan of the opera cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen by Richard Wagner.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

And Ringheads aren't the only ones who are drawn to Wagner: only Hitler and Shakespeare have attracted so many biographers, analysts and apologists.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “ringhead” mean?

A fan of the opera cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen by Richard Wagner.

Is “ringhead” formal or informal?

ringhead is generally slang.