noun

leapfrog

LEEPF-rog

Leapfrog (noun) means a children's game in which players take turns vaulting over each other's stooped backs. Example: “The kids played leapfrog in the park all afternoon.”

noun

A children's game in which players take turns vaulting over each other's stooped backs.

"The kids played leapfrog in the park all afternoon."

verb

To overtake or advance past something or someone by skipping ahead, often repeatedly.

"The startup leapfrogged its rivals with a bold new product."

"Her promotion let her leapfrog several more senior colleagues."

How to use leapfrog

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo jump ahead of others in a single bound, whether in a game or in competition, rank, or progress.

Common pairings

leapfrog the competition leapfrog ahead play leapfrog

Word forms

leapfrogged past tense, leapfrogs plural, leapfrogs singular

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Etymology

A compound of leap and frog, describing the jumping motion of the children's game.

Frequently asked questions

What does “leapfrog” mean?

The word “leapfrog” means a children's game in which players take turns vaulting over each other's stooped backs. In plain terms, to jump ahead of others in a single bound, whether in a game or in competition, rank, or progress.

How do you pronounce “leapfrog”?

“Leapfrog” is pronounced LEEPF-rog (/ˈliːpfɹɑɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “leapfrog” in a sentence?

Here is “leapfrog” used in a sentence: “The kids played leapfrog in the park all afternoon.”

What part of speech is “leapfrog”?

Depending on how it is used, “leapfrog” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “leapfrog” have?

“Leapfrog” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a children's game in which players take turns vaulting over each other's stooped backs.