frogger

American  

[frawg-er] / ˈfrɔg ər /

noun

plural

froggers

1. a person who catches frogs, or who observes or listens to them in their natural habitat.

2. any of various cardio exercises that mimic the hopping of a frog.

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verb (used without object)

froggered, froggering

1. cross or travel on a busy thoroughfare while dodging traffic.

Example Sentences

And yet, what should be a relatively simple experience has turned into a weekly game of “Frogger” — or, perhaps, “Dogger” — where civilians are forced to look out for a pooch in their path, lest they incur the wrath of the yuppie elite.

From Salon

Then, finally, there is Two Bit’s assortment of stand-up games, with the emphasis, Bushnell says, on multiplayer titles — “Frogger,” “Rampage,” “Joust,” “Zoo Keeper,” “Marble Madness” among the many offerings.

From Los Angeles Times

City slickers’ only experience with roadkill might be from playing the videogame Frogger.

From Seattle Times

Just in the past few months, the service has gotten Cooking Mama and Frogger games, along with a sequel to Jetpack Joyride, a kart racing game featuring Hank Hill, and a port of the infamous Goat Simulator.

From The Verge

Eddie Wong, the housing manager of On Lok House, described the walk as a real-life game of Frogger.

From New York Times