piggyback
On somebody's back or shouldersOn somebody's back or shoulders.
US/pˈɪɡibˌæk/
» Tom gave Mary a piggyback ride.
Meaning
3 senses(not comparable)On somebody's back or shoulders.
give someone a piggyback ride
(not comparable)Pertaining to transportation of goods where one transportation unit is carried on the back of something else. For example, a truck on a train.
(not comparable)Attached or appended to something larger or more important.
piggyback legislation
Examples
3 sentencesTom gave Mary a piggyback ride.
Daddy, I can't walk any more. Could you give me a piggyback ride?
The strategy is light on legislative or funding promises, mostly piggybacking on existing laws and funds.
Origin
A corruption of pickaback, itself a corruption of pick-pack, like a pack.A corruption of pickaback, itself a corruption of pick-pack, like a pack.
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