Meanings
- gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of piggyback
- The act or process by which someone piggybacks.
- uncountableRiding on someone else's back.
No piggybacking or other horseplay is allowed in the hallways.
1 more example
Throughout piggybacking's growth the railroads have demonstrated in all areas of the U.S. an ability to equal or exceed highway schedules.
1960 November, David Morgan, “"Piggyback"—U.S. success story”, in Trains Illustrated, page 684 - uncountableTransport involving vehicles arranged in an analogous way.
- uncountableInappropriately gaining entry into a restricted area, past a checkpoint, by tagging along behind another person who is authorized.
The security team watches who comes through the door, and they will stop anyone who is seen piggybacking behind a badgeholder.
Synonyms: tailgating
- uncountableJoining in an activity that is initiated or led by someone else.
Piggybacking on others' innovations seems to be his only plan for success.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounInappropriately gaining entry into a restricted area, past a checkpoint, by tagging along behind another person who is authorized.
Origin
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piggybacking. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/piggybacking
“piggybacking.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/piggybacking. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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