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Meaning of whale tail | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. An unintentional display of a thong above the waistband of trousers etc.
    slang
  2. A kind of large automotive rear spoiler.
    slang
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: The tail of a whale.

Examples

“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."”
“the duck-tail spoiler was replaced with a whale tail for the US version of the Carrera.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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