backpaddling

disingenuous method of returning to earlier arguments or completely changing their methodical approach after their core argument has been refuted or debunked to avoid being held accountable. a good example of people who backpaddle are schrödinger's douchebag's.

"hahaa kill all men 2020"
"that's a very harmful message to convey, especially for younger males who are unable to understand the connotations of it"
"chile it's just a joke."
"backpaddling much."

by korewatsumi September 26, 2020

Backpedaling

Backpedaling is used when one is proven wrong in an arguement and don't want to get their ass whooped!

Jessica: Why are you spreading rumors about me?

Janice: I'm not spreading rumors about you!
Jessica: I seen it on your Facebook!
Janice: That's all a misunderstanding....
Jessica: Don't start backpedaling now that you've been caught!

Janice started backpedaling her story when Jessica threatened to beat her ass!

by englandpunk September 18, 2020

backpedaling

i tried doin that shit on my bike when i was a kid and i fell and broke my fuckin hand. so i punched my bike and broke my other hand! couldnt play cod for weeks!

dont try backpedaling on your bike kids

by BillBollock October 17, 2020

backpedaling

that shit i did on my bike wearing flip-flops and scraped the shit out of my ankles as a child.

backpedaling can result in serious injury

by sullybuckets June 28, 2021

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 7, 2023

backpedaling

1) Jen Psaki's favorite activity in the Biden Administration
2) what you aren't supposed to do in an intellectual argument after being proven wrong

if you don't want to make a total fool of yourself please don't go backpedaling definition 2)

by Sexydimma March 11, 2021

Backpeddling

Trying to take back something said or done, usally done by altering it or changing it, in an attempt to change a viewpoint or to save face. The term backpeddling refer to the motion someone does on a bike to use a brake, moving the legs in another direction, sometimes going nowhere.

1: You know I've always really liked you.
2: I have a boyfriend!
1: I didnt know you had a boyfriend. When I said I really like you I just meant you were cool and...
2: Why are you backpeddling?!

by TheTrueTranslator January 1, 2019