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tailgating.

The act of driving dangerously close behind another vehicle.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The act of driving dangerously close behind another vehicle.

    uncountable · usually
  2. A tailgate party (social event held on and around the open tailgate of a vehicle)

    uncountable · usually
  3. The act of inappropriately gaining entry into a restricted area, past a checkpoint, by tagging along behind another person who is authorized.

    uncountable · usually
  4. Synonym of front running.

    uncountable · usually
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