crawfish
Pronunciation:
/ˈkɹɒˌfɪʃ/noun
Definitions
(Midwest US and Western US) Various freshwater crustaceans, crayfish.
Various marine crustaceans, rock lobster; especially Jasus lalandii, the Cape crawfish.
A slur against Anglo-Canadians used in some corners of Quebec (including the Gaspé).
verb
Definitions
To backpedal, desert or withdraw (also used with out).