piggyback

  1. Adjective.  On somebody's back or shoulders.
  2. Adverb.  On somebody's back or shoulders.
  3. Verb.  (transitive) To attach or append something to another (usually larger) object or event.
  4. Verb.  (transitive, Internet) 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.
  5. Verb.  (transitive, Internet) Utilizing last mile wiring (not wireless slang) rented from a larger owner ISP by a smaller ISP, last milers are obligated to sell to competitors in places like Canada.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.