tailgater
/ˈteɪlˌɡeɪtər/
noun
- 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.
- 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.