tailgater

/ˈteɪlˌɡeɪtər/
noun
  1. A driver who follows another vehicle too closely, especially in a dangerous way.
    • She changed lanes to let the aggressive tailgater pass.
    • The tailgater behind me kept flashing his headlights because I was driving the speed limit.
    • Tailgaters cause many rear-end collisions on highways.
  2. A person who participates in a tailgate party, where food and drinks are served from the back of a vehicle before a sports event or concert.
    • The tailgaters set up grills and coolers in the parking lot hours before the game.
    • As a dedicated tailgater, he always brings his portable grill and folding chairs.
    • The stadium parking lot was full of cheerful tailgaters enjoying music and barbecue.
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