Piggybacking: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ–
Add to dictionary

piggybacking

 

[ หˆpษชษกiหŒbรฆkษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

transportation

Piggybacking refers to the act of carrying someone or something on one's back, often used in the context of transportation. It can also mean using an existing system or service to achieve a goal without creating a new platform.

Synonyms

back-riding, carrying, using

Examples of usage

  • The children enjoyed piggybacking on their father's back during the hike.
  • She decided to piggyback on her friend's internet connection to save costs.
  • The company is piggybacking on the popularity of virtual reality to boost sales.
Context #2 | Noun

IT/networking

In the field of IT, piggybacking refers to unauthorized access to a wireless network by using an existing connection without permission. This often happens when someone is in close proximity to the network source and takes advantage of it.

Synonyms

exploitation, hacking, unauthorized access

Examples of usage

  • Piggybacking on a Wi-Fi network can compromise your personal data.
  • Many people are unaware that their network may be vulnerable to piggybacking.
  • To prevent piggybacking, ensure that your network is secured with a strong password.

Translations

Translations of the word "piggybacking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carona

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เค›เฅ‡ เคšเคขเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mitnahme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ naik punggung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะฒะพะทะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jazda na plecach

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใ‚ฎใƒผใƒใƒƒใ‚ญใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท portage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ montar a cuestas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท katlanma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ๊ธฐ๋ฐฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ู„ ุนู„ู‰ ุงู„ุธู‡ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ piggyback

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ piggyback

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญไพฟ่ฝฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ piggyback

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ piggback

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€า›ะฐา“ะฐ ะผั–ะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒ’แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ”แƒฅแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ piggyback

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ montar a cuestas

Etymology

The term 'piggyback' is believed to have originated in the 16th century as a variation of 'piggy back', which denoted the act of carrying someone on one's back. The word 'piggy' was a diminutive form, often used affectionately, while 'back' indicated the position of the person being carried. Over time, the meaning expanded beyond literal transportation to include various contexts, particularly in technology and business. In the 20th century, 'piggybacking' began to take on additional meanings, particularly in relation to using existing resources or services. This evolution reflects changes in language as society adapts to new technologies and practices.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,298, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.