whale tail noun2 •(slang) An unintentional display of a thong above the waistband of trousers etc.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." — 2007 •(slang) A kind of large automotive rear spoiler.the duck-tail spoiler was replaced with a whale tail for the US version of the Carrera. — 1997 formswhale tails