Tail end: meaning, definitions and examples

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tail end

[ ˈteɪl ɛnd ]

^{Context #1}

position

The extreme or last end of something, especially of a piece of land or a body

Synonyms

end, extremity, tip

Examples of usage

The house was located at the tail end of the street.
The tail end of the train was still in the tunnel.

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time

The final part or conclusion of something

Synonyms

conclusion, end, finale

Examples of usage

I missed the tail end of the movie.
Let's catch the tail end of the party.

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quality

The least desirable part of something

Synonyms

least desirable part, remnant, worst part

Examples of usage

He got the tail end of the deal.
We were left with the tail end of the food.

Translations

Translations of the word "tail end" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extremidade final

🇮🇳 अंतिम भाग

🇩🇪 Ende

🇮🇩 ujung ekor

🇺🇦 кінцевий кінець

🇵🇱 koniec

🇯🇵 末端

🇫🇷 extrémité

🇪🇸 extremo final

🇹🇷 son kısım

🇰🇷 끝 부분

🇸🇦 النهاية النهائية

🇨🇿 konec

🇸🇰 koniec

🇨🇳 末端

🇸🇮 konec

🇮🇸 endakafli

🇰🇿 соңы

🇬🇪 ბოლო ნაწილი

🇦🇿 son

🇲🇽 extremo final

Word origin

The term 'tail end' originated from the combination of 'tail', referring to the rear end of an animal, and 'end', indicating the final part of something. It has been used since the 18th century to describe the extremity or conclusion of various objects or periods. Over time, 'tail end' has evolved to connote the least desirable part of something, reflecting its position at the end.