Leapfrog

Noun

1. (games) A children's game in which players vault over each other's stooped backs.

Derived terms

• leapfrogger

Full definition of leapfrog

Verb

1. (transitive) To jump over some obstacle as in leapfrog.
2. (transitive) To overtakeThis new product will leapfrog the competition.
• 2011, January 12, Saj Chowdhury, Liverpool 2 - 1 Liverpool, Blackpool thus achieved their first double over Liverpool since the 1946-47 season but more significantly they leapfrogged their opponents in the table with a game in hand.
3. (transitive, military) To advance by engaging enemy with one unit while the other moves further forward.
4. (intransitive) To progress as in leapfrog.