ALL meanings of backpedaling
back-ped·al
B b - noun backpedaling (US) present participle of backpedal. 1
- verb without object backpedaling to retard the forward motion by pressing backward on the pedal, especially of a bicycle with coaster brakes. 1
- verb without object backpedaling to retreat from or reverse one's previous stand on any matter; shift ground: to back-pedal after severe criticism. 1
- verb without object backpedaling Boxing. to retreat from an opponent, especially by stepping rapidly backward. 1