Definitions

1. noun

a ride on the back of a vehicle, especially a bicycle or a motorcycle, where the rider holds on to the driver’s back.

“She decided to piggyback on his bike to get to school faster.”

2. verb

to travel or be carried on the back of a vehicle, especially a bicycle or a motorcycle.

“The children piggybacked on their dad’s bike to the park.”

3. verb

to use or rely on another’s resources or effort, especially for something that is not one’s own responsibility.

“The company decided to piggyback on the rival’s marketing campaign to save time and money.”