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He hit the car in front of him because he was tailgating. They started tailgating at 10 o'clock.Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The Trump campaign lined up entertainment and food trucks for a tailgate-style party ahead of the event, drawing crowds that arrived hours ahead of time. — Christina Prignano, BostonGlobe.com, "Three takeaways from Trump’s campaign kickoff rally in Orlando," 19 June 2019 The tailgate has been reworked to integrate the license plate. — Stacy Argo, Houston Chronicle, "Sleek, modern shower doors provide streamlined look," 8 July 2018 With 240 square inches of space, the fan-favorite grill can cook up to 15+ servings at a time, making it a no-brainer for those bigger tailgates. — Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, "This Grill Has Over 1,000 Glowing Reviews on Walmart—and It’s on Sale for Less Than $60," 30 May 2019 This particular tailgate group outside of Talen Energy Stadium featured three generations of men from the Fein family. — John Smallwood, Philly.com, "Union must not take patience of fans for granted | John Smallwood," 14 Apr. 2018 And, of course, there’s a trick tailgate that can either swing down or open barn-door style. — Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, "The 2019 Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Awards," 16 Apr. 2019 Yes, there are some aluminum elements in the tailgate and chassis, but like the Ford F-150, Ram uses a high-strength steel frame, no matter how Chevy wants to spin it. — Robert Duffer, chicagotribune.com, "2019 Ram 1500 is the pickup truck for winning arguments," 2 July 2018 The donation for the tailgate sites is 82% tax-deductible. — Laura Saunders, WSJ, "Forget the Playoff, College Football’s Burning Question Is About Taxes," 16 Nov. 2018 It can be popped up to act as a load stop when the tailgate is down. — Gary Gastelu, Fox News, "The 2019 GMC Sierra is the first pickup with a carbon fiber bed," 1 Mar. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Jenelle Evans pulled out her gun after another driver tailgated her and cut her off on the highway with her 8-year-old son in the passenger seat. — Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, "Police: ‘Teen Mom 2’ star Jenelle Evans 'fabricated' dog killing story for 'publicity'," 11 July 2019 Outside Bridgeview’s bleak Toyota Park in the season ticket holders lot, a few fans were tailgating, some cooking carne asada on their grills, others cooking brats. — John Kass, chicagotribune.com, "Chicago Fire fans want Tom Ricketts to buy their team, too," 10 May 2018 While soccer — or futbol — was the main attraction, fans used the occasion to tailgate and showcase their team loyalties. — Times Staff, latimes.com, "At the Mexico vs. Cuba Gold Cup game, it's all about the pre-match entertainment," 15 June 2019 Laspadas Original Hoagies: Subs are packed with meats that are sliced and then tossed theatrically between counter workers onto hoagie rolls, a football flourish at a regional chain popular with Dolphins fans for tailgating. — Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, "Publix subs are good (but not with chicken tenders). These are better. Our critic rates local sub shops.," 13 June 2019 In addition to the crowd at the rodeo site, Fox said, people were tailgating anywhere within earshot. — al.com, "Dr. John: For Dauphin Island, he meant more than music," 7 June 2019 About 2006, a small group met on a Chesney cruise to the Bahamas and decided to start tailgating together at his Dallas shows. — Emily Yahr, chicagotribune.com, "Country music's sobering truths," 30 June 2018 From tailgating to back-to-school, see some of what has caught my eye, all of which is colorful, customizable, and totally free. — Michelle Profis, Country Living, "Paperless Post's (Free!) Fall Invites," 12 Sep. 2013 The exuberant undergraduate wearing a Nike cap and giving out samples is as common on U.S. campuses as football fans tailgating at homecoming. — Claire Ballentine, The Seattle Times, "The hot college gig: online brand promoter," 1 Sep. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
In addition to world-class equestrian competitions, there will be a tailgate competition for those testing their culinary and creativity prowess from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, July 14. — Joan Rusek, cleveland.com, "Chagrin Valley Little Theatre presents its 10-10 Festival of one-act plays: Valley Views," 24 June 2019 That may exceed the tailgate’s load-bearing capacity. — Dan Neil, WSJ, "A Luxury Truck Showdown: Ram 1500 vs. GMC Sierra," 11 Oct. 2018 The Sierra’s tailgate-forward marketing only proves how competitive this segment is. — Dan Neil, WSJ, "A Luxury Truck Showdown: Ram 1500 vs. GMC Sierra," 11 Oct. 2018 Add on a prep board for the ultimate campsite, party, or tailgate accessory. — Sunset, "10 Gourmet Gifts for Foodie Dads," 22 Jan. 2018 Post time for the first race is 1:30 p.m., and tailgate picnics are encouraged. — Maryanna Skowronski, The Aegis, "Maryland's steeplechase season kicks off Saturday, April 7, with Elkridge-Harford races," 2 Apr. 2018 Perfect for settling tailgate bets (and dating yourself as an old Brewers fan). — Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "11 new baseball books that will help get you ready for opening day," 22 Mar. 2018 That means fans must drink their fill in advance at local bars or at tailgate gatherings in parking lots. — Mark Price, charlotteobserver, "Vexing NCAA tournament rule will fuel more beer drinking in uptown Charlotte | Charlotte Observer," 16 Mar. 2018 This is tailgate central, where folks picnic and party while teams pass by. — Anchorage Daily News, "Here are 6 of the best places to view the Iditarod ceremonial start," 3 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tailgate.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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What It Is
Tailgating occurs when a broker buys or sells a security after doing the same for a client.
How It Works
Let's say John Doe is a broker for Jane Smith. Jane calls John and tells him she just saw a press release that Company XYZ is bringing in a new hot-shot CEO. She tells him to buy 5,000 shares of Company XYZ for her account. John executes the trade for Jane and then tailgates by buying another 5,000 shares for himself because he has been watching Company XYZ and agrees with Jane that the CEO change should be a good thing for the stockholders.
In some cases, brokers tailgate when the client's order is so large that its execution will affect the price of the security.
Why It Matters
Tailgating is not the same as frontrunning. In frontrunning, the broker executes the trade for his own account before executing the client's trade. In tailgating, the broker executes the trade for his own account after executing the client's trade. Frontrunning is illegal; tailgating is just in poor taste for many reasons, not the least of which is that the broker's job is to make money for his clients and know more than they do.
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