English Word · Advanced
tailer
person who follows someone secretly
Pronunciation: /ˈteɪlə/
Meaning
A person, such as an investigator, who follows someone without wanting to be noticed.
Example
The detective noticed a tailer following him through the market.
The detective noticed a tailer following him through the market.
Practice tips
- Practice tailer out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.