noun
- plural of crawfish; freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters
verb
- third person singular present of crawfish; to back out of or retreat from a position or commitment
Usage: informal
Examples
- The pond was full of crawfishes hiding under the rocks.
- We caught several crawfishes during our fishing trip.
- Louisiana is famous for its crawfishes and spicy cooking.
- He always crawfishes when confronted about his promises.
- Don’t crawfishes on me now that we’ve made plans.
- The politician crawfishes whenever asked about controversial topics.