piggybacking

English

Etymology

See piggyback.

Verb

piggybacking

  1. present participle and gerund of piggyback

Noun

piggybacking (uncountable)

  1. The act or process by which someone piggybacks.
    2. Riding on someone else's back.
      No piggybacking or other horseplay is allowed in the hallways.
      • 1960 November, David Morgan, “"Piggyback"—U.S. success story”, in Trains Illustrated, page 684:
        Throughout piggybacking's growth the railroads have demonstrated in all areas of the U.S. an ability to equal or exceed highway schedules.
    4. Transport involving vehicles arranged in an analogous way.
    6. Inappropriately gaining entry into a restricted area, past a checkpoint, by tagging along behind another person who is authorized.
      Synonym: tailgating
      The security team watches who comes through the door, and they will stop anyone who is seen piggybacking behind a badgeholder.
    8. Joining in an activity that is initiated or led by someone else.
      Piggybacking on others' innovations seems to be his only plan for success.
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