leapfrogged

Meanings

• Verb

  To pass over or around (a person, animal, or object) by jumping forward and landing on the other side, typically as a game.

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Variants

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leapfrog , leapfrogged , leapfrogging , leapfrogs

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Etymology

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Originally, a game in which one person leaps over the back of another, who then leaps over the first person's back, and so on. The term may have originated from the Old English word 'leap' meaning 'jump' and 'frogga' meaning 'to thrust or shove'.

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Trivia

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1. Leapfrogging is not only a game but can also be used as a metaphor to describe a situation where one person or organization gains an advantage over another by making a sudden, unexpected move.

2. The world record for the most people leapfrogging simultaneously is held by 1,241 people, set in India in 2018.

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1. Relay race: Leapfrogging is similar to a relay race, where team members take turns passing a baton to each other. In leapfrogging, individuals take turns jumping over each other to progress forward.

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Culture

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Leapfrogging is a popular game often played by children, and it can be found in various forms across different cultures. For instance, in some African countries, it is known as 'Akidime' or 'Ankara', and it is considered a symbol of unity and cooperation.

How to Memorize "leapfrogged"

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   - Visualize a line of people standing next to each other. One person jumps over the back of the person in front of them, landing on the other side. The next person then jumps over the first person and so on.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'leapfrogging' and remember it to recall the meaning.

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