tailwise,adv.|ˈteɪlwaɪz| [f. tail n.1 + -wise.] In the manner of a tail; also, with the tail foremost, i.e. backward. a1845Hood To Dymoke xi, When he [a horse] waddled tail-wise with the cup to his stall.1899Whiting 5 John St. 33 A ridiculous fag-end..sticks tailwise out behind.