What does "piggybacking" mean?

The act or process by which someone piggybacks.; Riding on someone else's back.

What is a synonym for "piggybacking"?

Common synonyms include: additional, append, attach, auxiliary, backcarry, backride.

noun, verb

noun, verb ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Noun

1
The act or process by which someone piggybacks.; Riding on someone else's back. uncountable
"No piggybacking or other horseplay is allowed in the hallways."
2
The act or process by which someone piggybacks.; Transport involving vehicles arranged in an analogous way. uncountable
3
The act or process by which someone piggybacks.; Inappropriately gaining entry into a restricted area, past a checkpoint, by tagging along behind another person who is authorized. uncountable
"The security team watches who comes through the door, and they will stop anyone who is seen piggybacking behind a badgeholder."
4
The act or process by which someone piggybacks.; Joining in an activity that is initiated or led by someone else. uncountable
"Piggybacking on others' innovations seems to be his only plan for success."

Verb

1
present participle and gerund of piggyback form-of, gerund, participle, present

"The strategy is light on legislative or funding promises, mostly piggybacking on existing laws and funds."

See piggyback.