What does backpedalling mean?
Backpedalling means (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, British) present participle and gerund of backpedal.
Backpedalling
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(Australia, Canada, New Zealand, British) present participle and gerund of backpedal.
Definitions by Sense
- (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, British) present participle and gerund of backpedal
- Alternative form of backpedaling.
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Synonyms for backpedalling
Antonyms for backpedalling
Related Words
Word Forms
- backpedaling
- backpedallings
Usage Notes
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