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pig·gy·back ˈpi-gē-ˌbak 
variants or less commonly pickaback
variants or less commonly pickaback
piggybacked also pickabacked; piggybacking also pickabacking; piggybacks also pickabacks
: to function or be carried on or as if on the back of another
Did you know?
Piggyback was first used in the 16th century as an adverb, meaning "up on the back and shoulders" (as in "the child was carried piggyback"). It comes from a phrase of unknown origin, a pick pack. There is also the less-common adverb pickaback. The verb piggyback didn't piggyback on the adverb until the 19th century.
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
ELLE, 21 Aug. 2022 The royal cousins enjoy ice cream, give each other piggyback rides or play with their family dogs. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 The royal cousins enjoy ice cream, give each other piggyback rides or play with their family dogs. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 Companies like Instacart, which piggyback on the infrastructure and stock of existing stores by partnering with grocery businesses, have fared better, though Instacart is still not profitable. Wired, 16 July 2022 The piggyback pitcher in his first few starts, designated to follow him, was Alexis Díaz. Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 4 June 2022 Right-hander Cristian Javier, the Astros' piggyback reliever, tossed three scoreless frames on one walk and five strikeouts. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 8 May 2022 On the pitching side, the rotation will be Cole Winn, Yerry Rodriguez, Tim Brennan, AJ Alexy and a piggyback of Hans Crouse and Tyler Phillips. Dallas News, 28 Apr. 2021 Left-hander Drew Smyly, expected to be used in the rotation or in a long relief/piggyback setup, made his spring debut Saturday with two scoreless innings. Meghan Montemurro, chicagotribune.com, 26 Mar. 2022 Curt Hogg, Journal Sentinel, 5 June 2022 Mark Hamill also celebrated his Star Wars costar's birthday on Sunday by re-posting their infamous piggyback picture. Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com, 10 Apr. 2022 Pitching coach Tommy Hottovy previously mentioned the possibility using a piggyback approach for starters as pitchers continue to ramp up. Meghan Montemurro, chicagotribune.com, 24 Mar. 2022 He is scheduled to start, followed by lefty Tyler Alexander out of the bullpen in a piggyback role. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 28 Aug. 2021 Zimmermann could be used in a piggyback role following a starter with a limited pitch count, much like how left-hander Daniel Norris enters after right-hander Michael Fulmer is done, though Gardenhire didn't commit to it Saturday. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 13 Sep. 2020 Alexa Dagostino, Forbes, 19 July 2022 Initially the intent was to piggyback on an existing contract between Parma Heights and Republic Services. John Benson, cleveland, 13 June 2022 People are already used to getting shots in the fall, thanks to the flu—a COVID vaccine could piggyback on that routine. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 June 2022 The duo appears ready to piggyback in their first regular-season action once the club gets to Kansas City next week. Joe Noga, cleveland, 1 Apr. 2022 The energetic Brooklyn event is one of many around the country, and just one way that brewers and wrestlers are joining forces to piggyback on, and amplify, each other’s popularity. New York Times, 24 June 2022 The Air Force wants SiAW to piggyback off technology developed for the new Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) missile. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 13 June 2022 The move, which Verra said takes effect immediately, would restrict the ability of crypto project developers to piggyback on the rapid growth of the voluntary carbon market. Dieter Holger, WSJ, 25 May 2022 The ARK Innovation exchange traded fund, through which retail investors could piggyback on Wood’s picks, peaked at $132.50 on June 30. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2022 See More
Noun
April 2022 Fox posted a loving tribute to MGK for his birthday along with an adorable pic of him giving her a piggyback ride against a glorious pink sunset. ELLE, 21 Aug. 2022 The royal cousins enjoy ice cream, give each other piggyback rides or play with their family dogs. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 The royal cousins enjoy ice cream, give each other piggyback rides or play with their family dogs. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 Companies like Instacart, which piggyback on the infrastructure and stock of existing stores by partnering with grocery businesses, have fared better, though Instacart is still not profitable. Wired, 16 July 2022 The piggyback pitcher in his first few starts, designated to follow him, was Alexis Díaz. Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 4 June 2022 Right-hander Cristian Javier, the Astros' piggyback reliever, tossed three scoreless frames on one walk and five strikeouts. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 8 May 2022 On the pitching side, the rotation will be Cole Winn, Yerry Rodriguez, Tim Brennan, AJ Alexy and a piggyback of Hans Crouse and Tyler Phillips. Dallas News, 28 Apr. 2021 Left-hander Drew Smyly, expected to be used in the rotation or in a long relief/piggyback setup, made his spring debut Saturday with two scoreless innings. Meghan Montemurro, chicagotribune.com, 26 Mar. 2022 Adjective
But Padres starter Mike Clevinger, who went only three innings in a return start from the injury list, and relievers Martinez, who ate four innings in a piggyback role, Tim Hill and Taylor Rogers were in total command the rest of the way. Curt Hogg, Journal Sentinel, 5 June 2022 Mark Hamill also celebrated his Star Wars costar's birthday on Sunday by re-posting their infamous piggyback picture. Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com, 10 Apr. 2022 Pitching coach Tommy Hottovy previously mentioned the possibility using a piggyback approach for starters as pitchers continue to ramp up. Meghan Montemurro, chicagotribune.com, 24 Mar. 2022 He is scheduled to start, followed by lefty Tyler Alexander out of the bullpen in a piggyback role. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 28 Aug. 2021 Zimmermann could be used in a piggyback role following a starter with a limited pitch count, much like how left-hander Daniel Norris enters after right-hander Michael Fulmer is done, though Gardenhire didn't commit to it Saturday. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 13 Sep. 2020 Verb
To piggyback off the last point, marketing with joy doesn’t just separate your product from the rest. Alexa Dagostino, Forbes, 19 July 2022 Initially the intent was to piggyback on an existing contract between Parma Heights and Republic Services. John Benson, cleveland, 13 June 2022 People are already used to getting shots in the fall, thanks to the flu—a COVID vaccine could piggyback on that routine. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 June 2022 The duo appears ready to piggyback in their first regular-season action once the club gets to Kansas City next week. Joe Noga, cleveland, 1 Apr. 2022 The energetic Brooklyn event is one of many around the country, and just one way that brewers and wrestlers are joining forces to piggyback on, and amplify, each other’s popularity. New York Times, 24 June 2022 The Air Force wants SiAW to piggyback off technology developed for the new Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) missile. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 13 June 2022 The move, which Verra said takes effect immediately, would restrict the ability of crypto project developers to piggyback on the rapid growth of the voluntary carbon market. Dieter Holger, WSJ, 25 May 2022 The ARK Innovation exchange traded fund, through which retail investors could piggyback on Wood’s picks, peaked at $132.50 on June 30. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adverb
alteration of earlier a pick pack, of unknown origin
First Known Use
Adverb
1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
circa 1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
1784, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1895, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of piggyback was in 1565 Phrases Containing piggyback
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