Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > T Synonyms of tailgate Find synonyms for: Noun 1. tailgate, tailboard, gate usage: a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading Verb 1. tailgate, follow usage: follow at a dangerously close distance; "it is dangerous to tailgate another vehicle" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of tailgate (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: occultation Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language