1. to back down from or retreat from a position or commitment
Usage: informal; chiefly Southern U.S.

Examples

• He crawfished on his promise to help with the project.
• The politician crawfished when pressed about his earlier statements.
• She crawfished out of the debate at the last minute.
• Don’t crawfish on me now when I need your support.
• The company crawfished on their commitment to hire more workers.
• He always crawfishes when things get difficult.