1. catching crawfish (freshwater crustaceans)
Usage: regional
2. backing down from a position or commitment
Usage: informal

1. the activity of catching crawfish
Usage: regional

Examples

• We spent the afternoon crawfishing in the creek behind the house.
• The kids love crawfishing during summer vacation.
• He’s crawfishing on his promise to help with the project.
• Stop crawfishing and stick to your original decision.
• Crawfishing is a popular activity in Louisiana bayous.
• The politician was accused of crawfishing on his campaign promises.
• They brought nets and buckets for crawfishing at the pond.