tailgating
tailgating Lexical Profile
tailgating Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The practice or offense of driving too closely behind another vehicle, leaving insufficient distance to stop safely.
"Aggressive tailgating on the highway significantly increases the risk of rear-end collisions."
North American The social activity of hosting or attending an informal outdoor gathering with food and drinks served from the rear of parked vehicles, typically in a stadium parking lot before a sporting event or concert.
"Thousands of college football fans arrived hours before kickoff for a lively afternoon of tailgating."
The act of an unauthorized person gaining physical entry to a restricted building or area by closely following someone with legitimate access through a security door or gate.
"The office installed turnstiles and badge readers to prevent tailgating at the main entrance."