Pickaback: meaning, definitions and examples
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pickaback
[ ˈpɪɡiˌbæk ]
carry method
Piggyback refers to a method of carrying someone on one's back or shoulders, often used when one person gives a ride to another, usually a child. This informal carry is common among parents or during playful situations among friends. The term can also refer to a way of transporting goods or sometimes even ideas, metaphorically speaking.
Synonyms
back ride, carry, shoulder ride.
Examples of usage
- He gave his little sister a piggyback ride.
- She enjoyed taking a piggyback on her father's back.
- The children often play piggyback during games.
to carry
To piggyback someone means to carry them on your back. This action is typically done as a playful ride or when someone is tired and needs assistance moving. The term can also imply that one idea or plan is built upon or follows closely to another, showing dependency or connection.
Synonyms
carry, hitch a ride, transport.
Examples of usage
- She piggybacked her friend across the muddy field.
- The idea of piggybacking on the successful campaign helped the new initiative.
- He often piggybacks his plans on others' successes.
Translations
Translations of the word "pickaback" in other languages:
🇵🇹 costas
🇮🇳 पीठ पर बैठाना
🇩🇪 auf dem Rücken tragen
🇮🇩 menggendong
🇺🇦 нести на спині
🇵🇱 nosić na plecach
🇯🇵 おんぶする
🇫🇷 porter sur le dos
🇪🇸 llevar a cuestas
🇹🇷 sırtında taşımak
🇰🇷 업다
🇸🇦 يحمل على الظهر
🇨🇿 nosit na zádech
🇸🇰 nosiť na chrbte
🇨🇳 背负
🇸🇮 nositi na hrbtu
🇮🇸 bera á baki
🇰🇿 арқасында көтеру
🇬🇪 ზურგზე აყვანა
🇦🇿 arxasında daşımaq
🇲🇽 llevar a cuestas
Etymology
The term 'piggyback' has its origins in the late 16th century, derived from the phrase 'pick a back.' Its evolution can be traced through dialect variations, reflecting a common experience of carrying individuals on one's back, particularly of children. In time, this term became anglicized and transformed into 'piggyback.' The reasons behind its amusing imagery and phonetic appeal may stem from children's playful interactions and the likeness to a piglet being carried on its mother's back. Over the years, the term has also been widely adopted metaphorically, where it refers to leveraging or hitching one's initiatives, ideas, or projects onto the success or momentum of another. This adaptability of the word solidifies its place in modern vernacular, showcasing the blend of playful and practical uses in everyday language.