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
1
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
1
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 notesIn 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
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like leapfrog.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- leapfrogs
- Third person singular
- leapfrogs
- Past tense
- leapfrogged
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The kids played _____ in the park all afternoon.
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.
