Associations to the word «Coattail»

Wiktionary

COATTAIL, noun. The flap at the back of a coat that hangs down, sometimes below the waist.
COATTAIL, noun. (usually in the plural) (figurative) Success of a figure, organization or movement that transfers to those who associate with it.

Dictionary definition

COATTAIL, noun. The loose back flap of a coat that hangs below the waist.

Wise words

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