Backpedal Definition & Meaning
backpedal
- verb
- pedal backwards on a bicycle
- step backwards, in boxing
- modify one's opinion, make it less strong
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- What does backpedal mean?
- pedal backwards on a bicycle step backwards, in boxing modify one's opinion, make it less strong
- What part of speech is backpedal?
- Backpedal is a verb.
- How many definitions does backpedal have?
- Backpedal has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).