"piggy move up" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} piggy move up (uncountable)
  1. (US) An informal game of baseball or softball, without separate teams, in which players take turns playing the different positions. Tags: US, uncountable Categories (topical): Games, Sports

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