crawfish

/ˈkɹɒˌfɪʃ/ · noun

Meaning

(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).
To backpedal, desert or withdraw (also used with out).

Etymology / origin

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Related words

crayfish(English)rock lobster(English)spiny lobster(English)langouste(English)crawdad(English)crawdaddy(English)back away(English)back out(English)etouffee(English)jambalaya(English)gumbo(English)boil(English)

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Sources

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