To retract ones previously stated or confirmed position/action on an issue. Basically backing out of something. Its a southern term, used by gentleman and scholars, that alliterates to the backwards action of a crayfish or "crawdad" when getting away from a threat.
Josh: Are we still going to New Orleans for a few days of Man-tivities?
Shane: No, I said I could go but really dont have the vacation time..
Josh: You crawdaddin' on me?!
Shane: Yeah...sorry man.
to move backwards away from a perceived threat, as a crawdad does. When a crawdad is escaping, it moves quickly backward, despite any obstacles it may have to knock down or go around in its path. It also raises its pincers to pinch and defend itself against its attacker. Usually, crawdadding ends when the crawdad reaches its hole. The crawdad will then hide in its hole until it feels safe to come out again.
The White House Press Secretary is an expert at crawdadding when the First Family embarrasses itself or puts itself in an awkward position.
One who is over the age of 50, is generally considered a hippy, and is open-minded to the ways of the world among the younger generations following the hippie lifestyle.
A male with partial hands. Missing fingers on one or both hands. Usually a favorite amongst sexually deviant females. Also known as shocka. This person usually lacks in other areas; however, is still able to please the ladies. More often than not, clawdaddies are employed in the IT industry as Security Engineers.
AA: Did you see what clawdaddy did to that chick?
Tuna: I sure did, he really did a number on her.