piggybacking

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Etymology 1

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Verb

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piggybacking

  1. present participle and gerund of piggyback

Etymology 2

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From piggyback +‎ -ing.

Noun

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piggybacking (uncountable)

  1. The practice of carrying something piggyback.
    • 1960 November, David Morgan, “"Piggyback"—U.S. success story”, in Trains Illustrated, page 684:
      Throughout piggybacking's growth the railroads have demonstrated in all areas of the U.S. an ability to equal or exceed highway schedules.