Backstroke

/ˈbækstroʊk/

Synonyms

  • back crawl
  • reverse stroke

Slang Meanings

To backstroke in social context refers to retreating or withdrawing from a situation.
I had to backstroke when I realized I was in over my head.
A humorous term for escaping responsibility or a task.
He always finds a way to backstroke out of his chores.