What does coattail mean?
Definitions for coattail
ˈkoʊtˌteɪlcoat·tail
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Princeton's WordNet
coattailnoun
the loose back flap of a coat that hangs below the waist
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coattailnoun
The flap at the back of a coat that hangs down, sometimes below the waist.
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coattail
Coattail is a term often used in politics to refer to the tendency of lesser-known or weaker candidates to profit in an election by the presence on the ballot of a more prominent or stronger candidate from the same party. It metaphorically refers to these candidates benefiting from the 'coattails' of the more popular candidate. The term can also be used generally to refer to one person benefiting from another person's success or popularity.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of coattail in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of coattail in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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