Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

piggybacking

/pˈɪɡibˌækɪŋ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.05 in modern English

Syllables: pig-gy-back-ing
IPA: /pˈɪɡibˌækɪŋ/

28

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

present participle and gerund of piggyback

noun

The act or process by which someone piggybacks.

Uncountable

noun

The act or process by which someone piggybacks.

Uncountable

noun

The act or process by which someone piggybacks.

Uncountable

noun

The act or process by which someone piggybacks.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"No piggybacking or other horseplay is allowed in the hallways."
"Throughout piggybacking's growth the railroads have demonstrated in all areas of the U.S. an ability to equal or exceed highway schedules."
"The security team watches who comes through the door, and they will stop anyone who is seen piggybacking behind a badgeholder."
"Piggybacking on others' innovations seems to be his only plan for success."

Etymology

See piggyback.

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

tailgating

Questions

How do you pronounce piggybacking?: The recorded pronunciation is /pˈɪɡibˌækɪŋ/.
What does piggybacking mean?: present participle and gerund of piggyback
Where does piggybacking come from?: See piggyback.

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