cow's tail cow's tail {n.}, {dialect} A person who is behind others. John was the cow's tail at the exam. Fred was always the old cow's tail for football practice. Categories: add yours {dialect} {n.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: C Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry