pickaback

[ pik-uh-bak ]

adverb

1. piggyback ( defs 1, 2 ).

pickaback

/ ˈpɪkəˌbæk /

noun

1. another word for piggyback

Word History and Origins

Origin of pickaback¹

1555–65; earlier a pickback; pick ¹, back ¹

Example Sentences

It would be better to go pickaback and carry thy crosses most of the way.

From Literature

“Canst thou climb the ladder or wilt go pickaback? Tis a great height, but there are resting places.”

From Literature

I plucked some withies and twined a double strand into a rope—enough to tie the hocks of my huge trophy; then pickaback I lugged him to the ship, leaning on my long spearshaft; I could not haul that mighty carcass on one shoulder.

From Literature

I accompanied my visitors to the ford, followed by Boy, to their great amusement, as it was to mine to see the stout lady mount nimbly on a Kurd's back, and ride him "pickaback" through the water!

From Project Gutenberg

“I’ll take you pickaback, Flossie,” he said.

From Project Gutenberg