How Do You Spell PIGGYBACK?

Pronunciation: [pˈɪɡɪbˌak] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "piggyback" corresponds with its pronunciation in IPA phonetic transcription /ˈpɪɡiˌbæk/. The word comes from the practice of carrying a child or object on one's back, with the "piggy" part likely derived from "piggy" meaning small. The spelling includes the doubling of the "g" and the use of the "y" instead of "i" to denote the sound of the "g." This word is commonly used in English and is easily recognizable due to its distinctive spelling.

PIGGYBACK Meaning and Definition

1. Piggyback is a term used to describe a situation where someone or something is carried or transported on the back or shoulders of another individual or entity. The term is commonly associated with the idea of one person riding on the back of another, especially in a playful or informal manner.

   In a literal sense, piggyback refers to the act of riding on someone's back. It can be seen commonly when parents carry their young children on their shoulders, providing them with a fun and elevated perspective. Similarly, it can refer to a method of transportation where one person carries another on their back, such as during races or games.

   In a figurative sense, piggyback is also used to describe the act of taking advantage of or leveraging existing resources, systems, or ideas for one's own benefit. For example, in the world of technology, piggybacking can refer to wirelessly connecting to another device's internet connection, saving one from using their own data plan. Another common usage is when a company or individual piggybacks on the success or popularity of another, using it to boost their own reputation or sales.

   Overall, piggyback can refer to both a literal act of being carried on someone's back and a metaphorical act of benefiting from or utilizing the resources or ideas of others.

Common Misspellings for PIGGYBACK

• pigyback
• oiggyback
• liggyback
• -iggyback
• 0iggyback
• puggyback
• pjggyback
• pkggyback
• poggyback
• p9ggyback
• p8ggyback
• pifgyback
• pivgyback
• pibgyback
• pihgyback
• piygyback
• piggybak
• piggybackk
• piggybackd
• Pigeback
• piggybackt

Etymology of PIGGYBACK

The word "piggyback" has a fascinating etymology. It originated in the 16th century and is derived from combining two words: "pig" and "back".

The term "pig" in this context does not actually refer to the animal but is believed to be a variation of the old English word "picg", which meant "small person". Over time, it started being used to describe a child or someone of small stature.

The word "back" refers to the human or animal body part, which functions as a support during carrying or transportation.

When these two words were combined, "piggyback" was born, originally meaning to carry a small or young person on one's back. It often referred to giving a ride to a child by bearing them on one's shoulders or back.

Similar spelling words for PIGGYBACK

• pickaback,
• pig-a-back.

Plural form of PIGGYBACK is PIGGYBACKS

Conjugate verb Piggyback

CONDITIONAL

I would piggyback

you would piggyback

he/she/it would piggyback

we would piggyback

they would piggyback

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be piggybacking

you would be piggybacking

he/she/it would be piggybacking

we would be piggybacking

they would be piggybacking

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have piggyback

you would have piggyback

he/she/it would have piggyback

we would have piggyback

they would have piggyback

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been piggybacking

you would have been piggybacking

he/she/it would have been piggybacking

we would have been piggybacking

they would have been piggybacking

FUTURE

I will piggyback

you will piggyback

he/she/it will piggyback

we will piggyback

they will piggyback

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be piggybacking

you will be piggybacking

he/she/it will be piggybacking

we will be piggybacking

they will be piggybacking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have piggybacked

you will have piggybacked

he/she/it will have piggybacked

we will have piggybacked

they will have piggybacked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been piggybacking

you will have been piggybacking

he/she/it will have been piggybacking

we will have been piggybacking

they will have been piggybacking

IMPERATIVE

you piggyback

we let´s piggyback

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to piggyback

PAST

I piggybacked

you piggybacked

he/she/it piggybacked

we piggybacked

they piggybacked

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was piggybacking

you were piggybacking

he/she/it was piggybacking

we were piggybacking

they were piggybacking

PAST PARTICIPLE

piggybacked

PAST PERFECT

I had piggybacked

you had piggybacked

he/she/it had piggybacked

we had piggybacked

they had piggybacked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been piggybacking

you had been piggybacking

he/she/it had been piggybacking

we had been piggybacking

they had been piggybacking

PRESENT

I piggyback

you piggyback

he/she/it piggybacks

we piggyback

they piggyback

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am piggybacking

you are piggybacking

he/she/it is piggybacking

we are piggybacking

they are piggybacking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

piggybacking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have piggybacked

you have piggybacked

he/she/it has piggybacked

we have piggybacked

they have piggybacked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been piggybacking

you have been piggybacking

he/she/it has been piggybacking

we have been piggybacking

they have been piggybacking

I would have piggybacked

we would have piggybacked

you would have piggybacked

he/she/it would have piggybacked

they would have piggybacked