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whale tail en · NOUN

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Meanings

  1. (slang) An unintentional display of a thong above the waistband of trousers etc.
    • So, next time you see a mom with a "whale tail" peeking out of her pants while she puts in a car seat, remember, "You can't judge a book by its cover." 2007, Samantha Williams, “Dress to Impress Your Kids”, in The Daily News-Journal:
  2. (slang) A kind of large automotive rear spoiler.
    • the duck-tail spoiler was replaced with a whale tail for the US version of the Carrera. 1997, Bruce Anderson, Porsche 911 Performance Handbook, page 16:
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: The tail of a whale.

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Relateds

whale's tail · fishtail