backpedal

When an idiot says something stupid, then tries to cover it up by saying something stupid again.
Person 1: ur gay
Person 2: I love you too.
Person 1: Just kidding man, you're cool.
Person 2: Quit backpedaling.
by bumerhoomorr34 January 28, 2019
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Backpedaling

When a decision or statement is reversed, or attempts are made to make it look like it is being reversed, after it has been passed.
Usually done after decision or statement in question is observed to have been received poorly, in an attempt to preserve one's image and reputation.
Twitch is backpedaling once again after yet another greed fuelled policy change threatens a mass exodus of it's userbase
by Big Timer69 June 08, 2023
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Backpedaling

Backpedaling is a fun, but dangerous activity. To backpedal, one must run backwards. That makes it dangerous because you can't see what is ahead of you in the direction you are running. The writer of this definition broke his wrist while preforming this exercise on the day this definition was written.
In P.E, we were backpedaling around the gym. I tripped, and broke my wrist.
by Iggsman September 20, 2013
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Backpedaling

To reverse to an earlier part of an argument and alter and reuse it later on in the argument. Kind of like how literally backpedaling on a bike makes it reverse, so you can change directions after going the wrong way.
Person 1: The PS4 is selling more than the Xbone!
Person 2: But it doesn't have many games.
Person 1: Your Xbone is still selling less than the PS4!
Person 2: Keep backpedaling.
by DoNotEatMyBacon May 31, 2014
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Backpedaling

An easy way to determine if your a shitter in WoW.
Oprahwindfury: “Wow look at that noob over there!”
Undeadprïest: “Yeah dude he’s been backpedaling this whole time
by Siikk October 02, 2020
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backpedal

(a)When you break up with a lover, boyfriend/girlfriend, friend with benefits etc. and the you start seeing them again at a future date.

(b)When you break up with someone and then start dating them in the future again.
Man... you went on a date with Emma? You are a backpedaling fool.

I thought you broke up with him girl? Why you backpedaling again?
by LOOSH January 25, 2013
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Backpedaling

It's what happens when you go in thunderdome and talk shit to everyone who claims to be a internet badass..
Jesus fuckin christ that Rufus loser talked his own ass into a corner.. Now he's backpedaling like a muthafuc'r
by HOF manwhore December 02, 2020
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