piggyback

Meanings

• verb

  Riding on the back of another person or animal.

• verb

  To transport or carry someone or something on one's back.

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Synonyms

pooseback

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with piggyback
hackleback , backpack , quagmire , jigsaw , mackerelback

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Variants

List of all variants of piggyback that leads to same result
pickaback , piggyback , pickabacks , piggybacks , pickabacked , pickabacking , piggybacked , piggybacking , piggyback ride

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to carry on the back of a pig'. Derived from the Old English word 'pig' meaning pig and 'beacan' meaning back.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the most people piggybacking at once is 1,031.

2. Piggyback riding is a popular activity at carnivals and fairs.

3. In some cultures, piggyback riding is considered a sign of respect or a way to show affection.

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Related Concepts

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1. Backpacking: A popular outdoor activity where individuals carry their gear on their back while hiking or camping.

2. Shoulder ride: A form of transportation for young children, where they are carried on an adult's shoulders.

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Culture

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In literature, piggyback is often used as a metaphor for support, cooperation, and teamwork. In art, it has been depicted in various forms, such as sculptures and paintings.

How to Memorize "piggyback"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone riding on the back of another person or an animal carrying a load.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'piggyback' with the idea of support or carrying someone or something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Piggy rides on Back' to remember the definition of the word.

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