TAILGATE
/ˈteɪlˌɡeɪt/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of TAILGATE
A hinged board or hatch at the rear of a vehicle that can be lowered for loading and unloading; a tailboard.
The hinged rear door of a hatchback.
Either of the downstream gates in a canal lock.
To drive dangerously close behind another vehicle.
"That idiot has been tailgating me for the last five minutes."
To follow another person through access control on their access, rather than on one’s own credentials, especially when entering a door controlled by a card reader.
(of a broker) To privately purchase or sell a security immediately after trading in the same security for a client.
Examples of TAILGATE in a Sentence
- "That idiot has been tailgating me for the last five minutes."
Word Details
Is TAILGATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TAILGATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TAILGATE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TAILGATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | a | i | l | g | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TAILGATE
100 words from the letters in TAILGATE
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How to Use TAILGATE in Word Games
TAILGATE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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