Usually means: Retract statement, reverse action quickly.
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  1. backpaddle: Wiktionary
  2. backpaddle: Dictionary.com

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  1. backpaddle: Urban Dictionary

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Definitions from Wiktionary (backpaddle)

▸ verb:  To paddle backwards.

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backpedal, back, backstroke, paddle, backpeddle, backswing, backsplash, backtrail, backbend, addorse, more...

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backpedal, back, backstroke, paddle, backpeddle, backswing, backsplash, backtrail, backbend, addorse, more...



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