Meaning of Quailgate | Babel Free
Definitions
The 2006 controversy over the accidental shooting of Harry Whittington, a 78-year-old Texas attorney, by U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, while participating in a quail hunt on a ranch in Riviera, Texas.
US, informal
Examples
“The squall over Mr Cheney's behaviour in Quailgate will probably die down, providing Mr Whittington survives. But the debate over hunting will go on growing.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.