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tailgate party

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A celebration, held in a parking lot, with picnic food served out of the back of automobiles or pickup trucks; usually held at sporting events.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: tailgate, tailgating

Antonyms: none provided

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  • German: Parkplatzparty — a celebration, held in a parking lot, with picnic food served out of the back of automobiles or pickup trucks