"backpedaler" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: backpedalers [plural]
Etymology: backpedal + -er Etymology templates: {{suf|en|backpedal|er|id2=agent noun}} backpedal + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} backpedaler (plural backpedalers)
  1. (American spelling) One who backpedals. Tags: US Categories (topical): People Synonyms: backpedaller

Inflected forms

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