piggybacking

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of piggyback

noun

1. (uncountable)The act or process by which someone piggybacks.

   “No piggybacking or other horseplay is allowed in the hallways.”

   “Throughout piggybacking's growth the railroads have demonstrated in all areas of the U.S. an ability to equal or exceed highway schedules.”

2. (uncountable)The act or process by which someone piggybacks.
3. (uncountable)The act or process by which someone piggybacks.

   “The security team watches who comes through the door, and they will stop anyone who is seen piggybacking behind a badgeholder.”

4. (uncountable)The act or process by which someone piggybacks.

   “Piggybacking on others' innovations seems to be his only plan for success.”