Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bak-ped-l]
- /ˈbækˌpɛd l/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bak-ped-l]
- /ˈbækˌpɛd l/
Definitions of backpedaling word
- verb without object backpedaling to retard the forward motion by pressing backward on the pedal, especially of a bicycle with coaster brakes. 1
- verb without object backpedaling to retreat from or reverse one's previous stand on any matter; shift ground: to back-pedal after severe criticism. 1
- verb without object backpedaling Boxing. to retreat from an opponent, especially by stepping rapidly backward. 1
- noun backpedaling (US) present participle of backpedal. 1
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Origin of backpedaling
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Backpedaling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
backpedaling popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
backpedaling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for backpedaling
noun backpedaling
- transposition — an act of transposing.
- volte-face — a turnabout, especially a reversal of opinion or policy.
- reversal — an act or instance of reversing.
- disavowal — a disowning; repudiation; denial.
- turnaround — the total time consumed in the round trip of a ship, aircraft, vehicle, etc.
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