Looking for the meaning of the word PIGGYBACKS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PIGGYBACKS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Piggyback
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century (as an adverb): the word's origins are uncertain. Compare pickaback
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpɪɡɪbak
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a ride on someone's back and shoulders
Short Definition:ride on someone's back and shoulders
Examples:- he always gives us a piggyback up the stairs to bed
Word: Piggyback
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpɪɡɪbak
Dialects: British English
Definition:
carry by or as if by means of a piggyback
Short Definition:carry by piggyback
Examples:- I'll piggyback you the rest of the way
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