Tailgate

Synonyms of tailgate

• bumper-to-bumper
• follow closely
• drive too closely

Antonyms of tailgate

• front
• precede
• lead

Collocations of tailgate

tailgate party

Frequency: 80 %

We had a great time at the tailgate party before the big game.

tailgate food

Frequency: 70 %

We brought plenty of tailgate food to share with our friends.

tailgate grill

Frequency: 65 %

We fired up the tailgate grill and cooked some delicious burgers.

tailgate tradition

Frequency: 50 %

Tailgating has become a fun tradition for us before every home game.

tailgate spot

Frequency: 45 %

We always try to get our favorite tailgate spot near the stadium.

Idiomatic Expressions for tailgate

• Phrase: tailgate someone
  Meaning: to follow another vehicle too closely, typically in an aggressive or reckless manner
  Usage: The driver behind me was tailgating me the whole way home.