Meaning of the word tailgate in English
What does tailgate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tailgate
US /ˈteɪl.ɡeɪt/
UK /ˈteɪl.ɡeɪt/
Noun
the hinged board or gate at the back of a vehicle that can be lowered or removed when loading or unloading
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He lowered the tailgate to load the furniture into the truck.
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We sat on the tailgate of the pickup truck, watching the sunset.
Verb
1.
to drive too closely behind another vehicle
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It's dangerous to tailgate on the highway.
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Please don't tailgate; it makes me nervous.
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2.
to hold a social gathering at which food and drinks are served from the back of a parked vehicle, typically in a stadium parking lot before a sports event
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We're going to tailgate before the football game.
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Many fans like to tailgate for hours before the concert.
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