whale tail

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Noun

whale tail (plural whale tails)

1. (fashion, slang) An unintentional display of a thong above the waistband of trousers etc.
   • 2007, Samantha Williams, “Dress to Impress Your Kids”, in The Daily News-Journal:

     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."

2. (automotive, slang) A kind of large automotive rear spoiler.
   • 1997, Bruce Anderson, Porsche 911 Performance Handbook‎, page 16:

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

3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: The tail of a whale.

Related terms

• fishtail
• whale's tail