Piggybacking

Scrabble:28 ptsWWF:34 pts12 letters
Definition of Piggybacking

verb

  1. To attach or append something to another (usually larger) object or event.

    "The popular host can’t claim credit for the trade, though. The idea wasn’t his. He piggybacked off another successful investor who had a history of picking winners."

  2. To obtain a wireless internet connection by bringing one's own computer within the range of another's wireless connection without that subscriber's permission or knowledge.
  3. To utilize "last-mile" wiring rented from a larger owner ISP by a smaller ISP.
  4. To carry someone on the back or shoulders.
  5. To transport (a lorry/truck) on a flatbed railway waggon
Anagrams of Piggybacking

No exact anagrams found for "piggybacking". This word has a unique letter combination.

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Piggybacking"

Piggybacking is a 12-letter word that scores 28 points in Scrabble and 34 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Piggybacking" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "piggybacking" is a high-scoring word.