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noun
The act of driving dangerously close behind another vehicle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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noun
A tailgate party (social event held on and around the open tailgate of a vehicle)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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noun
Inappropriately gaining entry into a restricted area, past a checkpoint, by tagging along behind another person who is authorized.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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Synonyms: piggybacking
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Synonym of front running.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: business, finance
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Synonyms: front running
Antonyms: none provided
verb
present participle and gerund of tailgate
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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History
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Across languages
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
