crawfish

/ˈkɹɒˌfɪʃ/

noun

  1. 1

    (Midwest US and Western US) Various freshwater crustaceans, crayfish.

  2. 2

    Various marine crustaceans, rock lobster; especially Jasus lalandii, the Cape crawfish.

  3. 3

    A slur against Anglo-Canadians used in some corners of Quebec (including the Gaspé).

verb

  1. 1

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

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