noun
- a driver who follows another vehicle too closely
- a person who participates in tailgating at a sporting event
Examples
- The tailgater behind me was driving dangerously close.
- Police often ticket tailgaters for following too closely.
- She had to brake suddenly when a tailgater nearly hit her.
- The tailgaters set up their grill in the parking lot before the game.
- Experienced tailgaters bring folding chairs and coolers.
- The stadium parking lot was full of tailgaters hours before kickoff.