Tailgate Definition & Meaning
tailgate
- noun
- a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading
- verb
- follow at a dangerously close distance; "it is dangerous to tailgate another vehicle"
"Tailgate" in song lyrics
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"Light Peruvian weight, compressed in the tailgate"
Big Pokey f/ Godfather, Mike D — Dope Game 2000 -
"Ain't no jamming the breaks, equate loot in the tailgate"
Big Pokey f/ Big Steve — Range Rover -
"I was layin in bed with a girl that would tailgate"
Donald-D — Who Got the Gun?
Words that rhyme with tailgate
Usage tips for "tailgate"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does tailgate mean?
- a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading follow at a dangerously close distance; "it is dangerous to tailgate another vehicle"
- What part of speech is tailgate?
- Tailgate is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does tailgate have?
- Tailgate has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).