ALL meanings of backpedalling
back-ped·al
B b - noun backpedalling (AU, NZ, British) present participle of backpedal. 1
- verb without object backpedalling to retard the forward motion by pressing backward on the pedal, especially of a bicycle with coaster brakes. 1
- verb without object backpedalling to retreat from or reverse one's previous stand on any matter; shift ground: to back-pedal after severe criticism. 1
- verb without object backpedalling Boxing. to retreat from an opponent, especially by stepping rapidly backward. 1
- verb backpedalling (Australia, New Zealand, Britain) present participle of backpedal. 0