- present participle of tailgate.
Example Sentences
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At the stadium itself, parking is expected to be significantly reduced or repurposed, with traditional tailgating effectively eliminated.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
Complaining about it is just as much tradition as tailgating, the Lambeau Leap or mocking the New York Jets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025
People proffered sensible answers like "I was in a hurry" or "I wasn't paying attention to the speed limit" or "someone was tailgating me".
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025
One widespread lament is the possible loss of unfettered tailgating on a sprawling golf course and surrounding parking lots.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025
We even went tailgating at FedEx stadium and Ma barbecued ribs on Uncle Robby’s truck bed.
From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson
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