Definition of Tailgate
Tailgate
tail·gate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To drive a vehicle closely behind another, often aggressively.
e.g. The reckless driver was tailgating me on the highway.
(noun)
in American usage, an informal social gathering with food and drinks, held at/near the back of a parked vehicle like a pickup truck, usually in the parking lot of a sports stadium before a game;
e.g. They are going to a tailgate before the game on Sunday.
(verb)
in informal usage, to drive extremely close behind a vehicle, typically in a dangerous way;
e.g. We grew worried when a black car began to tailgate us on our way home.
(verb)
in informal American usage, to host or attend an informal social gathering with food and drinks served at/near the back of a parked vehicle, usually in the parking lot of a sports stadium before a game;
e.g. We usually like to tailgate before going to watch a football game.
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