Tail Definition & Meaning

tail
noun
  1. the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
  2. any projection that resembles the tail of an animal
  3. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt"; "are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?"
  4. a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
  5. (usually plural) the reverse side of a coin that does not bear the representation of a person's head
  6. the rear part of an aircraft
  7. the rear part of a ship
verb
  1. go after with the intent to catch; "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"; "the dog chased the rabbit"
  2. remove or shorten the tail of an animal
  3. remove the stalk of fruits or berries

Synonyms for tail

arse noun

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt

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ass noun

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt

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backside noun

the side of an object that is opposite its front

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behind adv

in or to or toward the rear; "he followed behind

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bob noun

a former monetary unit in Great Britain a hair style for women and children

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bottom adj

situated at the bottom or lowest position; "the bottom drawer" the lowest rank

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bum adj

of very poor quality; flimsy a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible; "only a rotter would do that

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buns noun

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt

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butt noun

thick end of the handle the part of a plant from which the roots spring or the part of a stalk or trunk nearest the

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buttocks noun

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt

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"Tail" in song lyrics

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  • "Butcher 'em, chop to their ox tail"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Clocka, Lighter Shade, Othorized F.A.M. — New York
  • "Like heads or tails but the head usually leads the tail"
    Aceyalone — The Balance
  • "Jazzy broads whispering, boppers shaking they tail"
    Al-D f/ K-Rino, Ronnie Spencer, Yungstar — Grippin Grain

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Frequently asked questions

What does tail mean?
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body any projection that resembles the tail of an animal the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt
What part of speech is tail?
Tail is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does tail have?
Tail has 10 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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