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If you look at tailgating, everyone does it. It's for everyone who likes to cook outdoors. It could be a 4th of July picnic.
John Madden

Meaning of "tailgating" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TAILGATING

tailgating  [ˈteɪlɡeɪtɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TAILGATING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tailgating 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 TAILGATING 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 tailgating in the English dictionary

The definition of tailgating in the dictionary is the act or practice of driving very close behind another vehicle.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TAILGATING


awaiting
əˈweɪtɪŋ
calculating
ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ
communicating
kəˈmjuːnɪˌkeɪtɪŋ
dating
ˈdeɪtɪŋ
decorating
ˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪŋ
devastating
ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ
fascinating
ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ
fertigating
ˈfɜːtɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ
frustrating
frʌˈstreɪtɪŋ
humiliating
hjuːˈmɪlɪeɪtɪŋ
incorporating
ɪnˈkɔːpəˌreɪtɪŋ
mitigating
ˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪŋ
operating
ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ
rating
ˈreɪtɪŋ
rotating
rəʊˈteɪtɪŋ
self-abnegating
ˌsɛlfˈæbnɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ
self-propagating
ˌsɛlfˈprɒpəɡeɪtɪŋ
skating
ˈskeɪtɪŋ
stimulating
ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪŋ
waiting
ˈweɪtɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TAILGATING

tailboard
tailbone
tailcoated
tailender
tailer
taileron
tailfin
tailfly
tailgate
tailgater
tailhopping
tailing
tailings
taille
tailless
taillessness
tailleur
taillie
tailor
tailor-made

WORDS THAT END LIKE TAILGATING

accommodating
accounting
beating
boating
captivating
cheating
coating
dominating
eating
floating
heating
mating
oscillating
overheating
penetrating
plating
repeating
seating
star rating
sweating
vibrating

Synonyms and antonyms of tailgating in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «tailgating» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TAILGATING

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

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

chupar rueda
570 millions of speakers

English

tailgating
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

tailgating
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ذيل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

впритык
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

utilização não autorizada
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

tailgating
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

talonnage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tailgating
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

dichtes Auffahren
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

共連れ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

바싹 붙어 운전
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tailgating
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Tailgating
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

tailgating
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शेपटी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tailgating
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tailgating
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tailgating
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

впритул
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tailgating
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

tailgating
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Tailgating
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tailgating
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tailgating
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tailgating

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TAILGATING»

The term «tailgating» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.026 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TAILGATING» OVER TIME

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

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2 QUOTES WITH «TAILGATING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word tailgating.
1
Boomer Esiason
It's an honor to support such a worthy program. TURF aims to protect the integrity of tailgating and to keep game day family-friendly.
2
John Madden
If you look at tailgating, everyone does it. It's for everyone who likes to cook outdoors. It could be a 4th of July picnic.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TAILGATING»

Discover the use of tailgating in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tailgating and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Tailgating, Sacks, and Salary Caps: How the NFL Became the ...
Presents a financial history of the National Football League.
Mark Yost, 2006
2
John Madden's Ultimate Tailgating
The popular sports broadcaster presents a collection of tailgating recipes, including sandwiches, seafood, Mexican dishes, stews, soups, and grilled and smoked meats
John Madden, Peter Kaminsky, 1998
3
Tailgating Cookbook
Get a taste of Gooseberry Patch in this collection of over 20 favorite game-day recipes!
‎2011
4
The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Tailgating
More importantly, the book will also feature invaluable tips on perhaps the most important element of tailgating: drinking.
David Blend, 2002
5
The Browns Fan's Tailgating Guide
Whether you tailgate in the Muni Lot with hoards of other Browns fans or in the backyard with the neighbors, you'll enjoy the inspiring party mix of useful tips and fun stories in this book.
Peter Chakerian, 2008
6
Fan Fare: A Playbook of Great Recipes for Tailgating Or ...
Debbie Moose's Fan Fare is the only book you'll need to throw a party for friends at home or tailgate at the big game, organized into five chapters: ''Kickoff'' (appetizers and snacks), ''Bowl Games'' (soups, beans, and chili), ''Hot Streak ...
Debbie Moose, 2010
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The Tailgating Cookbook: Recipes for the Big Game
But most importantly, the table is where you set out your finished platters of food, putting into motion one of the essential tailgating pleasures—seeing the envy and jealousy in the less fortunate stadium-food-eating fans who walk by. Chairs.
Bob Sloan, 2013
8
The Southern Tailgating Cookbook: A Game-Day Guide for ...
Collects over one hundred recipes for Southern style tailgate cooking, including grill-spiced pecans, hush puppies, grilled baby-back ribs, shrimp boil, and smoked pork shoulder.
Taylor Mathis, 2013
9
Southern Living The Official SEC Tailgating Cookbook: Great ...
Custom-created recipes for SEC team cupcakes, deviled eggs, spritzers, and menus for each of the 14 SEC football teams.
Editors of Southern Living Magazine, 2012
10
Raichlen’s Tailgating!: 31 Righteous Recipes for On-the-Go ...
Curated from Raichlen’s bestselling Barbecue! Bible books, with more than 4 million copies sold, this is an appetizer-to-dessert selection tailored for game-day cooking—and competing.
Steven Raichlen, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TAILGATING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tailgating is used in the context of the following news items.
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Dubai tailgating deterrent 'should be revised tenfold'
Tailgating is among the top killers on our roads and it is a huge problem. The underlying problem is reaction time, so on Sheikh Zayed Road if you see a car in ... «The National, Jun 15»
2
Tailgating restrictions result in fewer arrests at Kenny Chesney concert
One man was charged with assaulting an officer after he threw a chair at police while tailgating, but Stangrecki said that was the most serious arrest. One of the ... «WPXI Pittsburgh, May 15»
3
Tailgating hours condensed for Saturday's Kenny Chesney show at …
The Heinz Field parking lots will open at 1 p.m. and the gates at 4 p.m. for the 5 p.m. Big Revival Tour show that will include Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert, Chase ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 15»
4
Sensors to be installed on Dubai taxis to prevent tailgating
DUBAI // Dubai Roads and Transport Authority is introducing new technology to the city's taxis in a bid to protect the lives of taxi drivers, passengers and other ... «The National, Apr 15»
5
Tailgating to continue as is for another year
FRANKFORT, Ky. – An effort to legalize the tradition of tailgating will have to wait another year, according to the lawmaker sponsoring a bill to address what is a ... «The Courier-Journal, Feb 15»
6
Best spots for tailgating around the nation
Before football games at the University of Mississippi, one of the best parties in the South is held on 10 grassy acres shaded by dozens of hulking oak trees in ... «Asbury Park Press, Nov 14»
7
Towson tailgating a bust under stricter rules
Last weekend, Towson students jammed into a parking lot outside Johnny Unitas Stadium, drinking and partying in a pre-game tailgate bash that university ... «Baltimore Sun, Sep 14»
8
ASU bans kegs at Tempe football games
Arizona State University started contemplating regulating tailgating activities in May, but when its announcement of new tailgating rules was released Thursday ... «azcentral.com, Jul 14»
9
Stricter tailgating rules put in place for Aldean show at PNC Park
Tailgating in lots near the stadium will be limited to five hours before the concert. Vehicles cannot line up before lots open, and people won't be permitted in lots ... «Tribune-Review, Jul 14»
10
Chicagoans May Sue George Lucas for Stealing Their Tailgating
Bears fans are concerned that the museum is honing in on their tailgating space. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who lobbied hard to bring the museum to Chicago, says ... «TIME, Jul 14»

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