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Meaning of "tailgater" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TAILGATER

tailgater  [ˈteɪlˌɡeɪtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TAILGATER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tailgater is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TAILGATER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Tailgating

Tailgating is the practice of driving on a road too close to a frontward vehicle, at a distance which does not guarantee that stopping to avoid collision is possible. Tailgating causes most rear-end crashes in South Australia.

Definition of tailgater in the English dictionary

The definition of tailgater in the dictionary is a person who is driving very close behind another vehicle.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TAILGATER


aggregator
ˈæɡrɪˌɡeɪtə
alligator
ˈælɪˌɡeɪtə
castigator
ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪtə
circumnavigator
ˌsɜːkəmˈnævɪˌɡeɪtə
conjugator
ˈkɒndʒʊˌɡeɪtə
corrugator
ˈkɒrʊˌɡeɪtə
delegator
ˈdelɪˌɡeɪtə
fustigator
ˈfʌstɪˌɡeɪtə
interrogator
ɪnˈtɛrəˌɡeɪtə
investigator
ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtə
irrigator
ˈɪrəˌɡeɪtə
mitigator
ˈmɪtɪˌɡeɪtə
navigator
ˈnævɪˌɡeɪtə
objurgator
ˈɒbdʒəˌɡeɪtə
obligator
ˈɒblɪˌɡeɪtə
promulgator
ˈprɒməlˌɡeɪtə
propagator
ˈprɒpəˌɡeɪtə
segregator
ˈsɛɡrɪˌɡeɪtə
subjugator
ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪtə
supererogator
ˌsuːpərˈerəˌɡeɪtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TAILGATER

tailback
tailboard
tailbone
tailcoated
tailender
tailer
taileron
tailfin
tailfly
tailgate
tailgating
tailhopping
tailing
tailings
taille
tailless
taillessness
tailleur
taillie
tailor

WORDS THAT END LIKE TAILGATER

above the water
cater
divulgater
drinking water
eater
freshwater
gater
Greater
heater
in deep water
in hot water
later
mater
negater
skater
slater
sweater
theater
underwater
water

Synonyms and antonyms of tailgater in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «tailgater» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TAILGATER

Find out the translation of tailgater to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of tailgater from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tailgater» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

tailgater
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tailgater
570 millions of speakers

English

tailgater
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

tailgater
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

tailgater
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Tailgater
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tailgater
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

tailgater
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tailgater
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tailgater
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

tailgater
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

tailgater
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

앞차 뒤를 너무 바짝
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tailgater
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tailgater
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

tailgater
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शेपटी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tailgater
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tailgater
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tailgater
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Tailgater
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tailgater
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

tailgater
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tailgater
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tail
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tailgater
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tailgater

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TAILGATER»

The term «tailgater» is regularly used and occupies the 102.947 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TAILGATER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tailgater

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TAILGATER»

Discover the use of tailgater in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tailgater and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Ultimate Tailgater's Racing Guide
This book is tailored to tailgating at the track and features equipment and customs you just don't find at a football stadium.
Stephen Linn, 2007
2
The Tailgater's Cookbook
CHAPTER. 1. The. Tailgater's. Toolkit. Experienced tailgaters are easy to spot. They're the ones sitting in comfortable chairs, beer in hand, plateful of food nearby, thoroughly enjoying the party. They make it look easy. These are the calm and ...
David Joachim, 2012
3
The Ultimate Tailgater's Handbook
Complete with recipes, etiquette, proper tailgating gear, appropriate attire, and the all important "do's and don'ts," this will quickly become the one-stop resource and go-to gift for everyone who entertains from the back of their Suburban ...
Stephen Linn, 2005
4
The Ultimate Tailgater's ACC Handbook
Stephen Linn is a reporter who markets Ultimate Tailgater television and news features around the country. He lives in Nashville.
Stephen Linn, 2007
5
The Ultimate Tailgater's Big 12 Handbook
The Ultimate Tailgater's Big 12 Handbook captures it all and has the tools you need to get the most out of your pre-game party: - Tailgating tips and venue guides - School and team histories - Mascot stories - Game-day traditions - Recipes ...
Stephen Linn, 2007
6
The Ultimate Tailgater's Big Ten Handbook
Need a place to stay for that game in Clemson? Choose your conference, which encompasses all teams in all divisions, pack the ULTIMATE TAILGATER’S HANDBOOK in the car, and you’re ready.
Stephen Linn, 2007
7
The Tailgater's Handbook
Provides tips for hosting a tailgate party, discusses appropriate food and drink, and rates the 30 best "tailgate colleges"
Joe Drozda, 1996
8
The Ultimate Tailgater's SEC Handbook
These 12 schools have some of the nation's best football programs and throw some of the nation's best tailgate parties.The Ultimate Tailgater's SEC Handbook captures it all and has the tools you need to get the most out of your pre-game ...
Stephen Linn, 2007
9
The Ultimate Tailgater's Pac-10 Handbook
Need a place to stay for that game in Clemson? Choose your conference, which encompasses all teams in all divisions, pack the ULTIMATE TAILGATER’S HANDBOOK in the car, and you’re ready.
Stephen Linn, 2007
10
The Ultimate Tailgater's Travel Guide: More Than 20 Great ...
For those fans who want to enjoy more than one afternoon in the parking lot, this volume is a three-day-getaway guide to the towns with the best stadiums and sports arenas in the country.
Stephen Linn, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TAILGATER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tailgater is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The tailgater, the non-indicator and the texter
Tailgaters, non-indicators and texters are the drivers most likely to have the rest of us resorting to road rage if the results of a new national survey are anything to ... «Scoop.co.nz, Jun 15»
2
Rant & Rave: Tailgater, ramp down the temper, tantrum
RAVE To the considerate hikers on the Iron Horse-Twin Falls trail who found the iPhone that had fallen out of my pack and took the time to deliver it to the ... «The Seattle Times, Jun 15»
3
Florida tailgater's stolen plastic pink flamingos found on water tower
Flamingos were stolen from tailgaters at the College World Series and placed on top of a ... Each year, Samstad and his group, the CWS Professional Tailgaters, ... «Local 10, Jun 15»
4
Tailgater's flamingos wind up on water tower near TD Ameritrade Park
Pink flamingos are a College World Series tailgating tradition for Floridian Mark Samstad. Each year, Samstad and his group, the CWS Professional Tailgaters, ... «Omaha World-Herald, Jun 15»
5
Peyton Manning to attend Broncos summer tailgater
Peyton Manning to attend Broncos summer tailgater. Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and several of his teammates will engage in a little fight song ... «9NEWS.com, May 15»
6
Tailgater Nabbed For Marijuana
Tailgating on Interstate 80 may have been the mistake that a driver will long regret. After being pulled over for the infraction Monday, an officer became ... «WOWT, Apr 15»
7
QFX Adding To Tailgater Line
Vernon, Calif. – QFX plans early 2015 shipments of the latest in its series of Tailgater Bluetooth PA speakers. The $399-suggested PBX-711500BTL features ... «Twice, Feb 15»
8
Indy's top tailgater bombs football quiz on 'Rachael Ray'
But Ed Holloran, competing for the honor of top tailgater in the nation on the "Rachael Ray" show Thursday, had a sort of brain freeze when the football trivia ... «Indianapolis Star, Jan 15»
9
Pet Peeve: Tailgaters - and not the kind with hot dogs
“This is more than a pet peeve for me. It makes me very angry: tailgaters,” said Gail Love of Marysville. “It doesn't make any difference if I'm on the freeway or in ... «HeraldNet, Jan 15»
10
How to deal with tailgaters - 16 top tips
If you're being tailgated, even though you are the victim, the best thing to do is to remove yourself from the situation, to defuse it with the least possible risk to ... «Practical Motoring, Dec 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Tailgater [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/tailgater>. Apr 2024 ».
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