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waffle

waffle
NounIntransitive VerbTransitive Verb
pl: wafflespast: waffledpp: waffleding: waffling

As a noun, the word refers to a specific type of breakfast food. It is a standard countable noun used in culinary contexts.

As a verb, the word carries a strong negative connotation of indecisiveness or evasion. It describes a communication style that is intentionally vague or overly wordy to avoid commitment or to mask a lack of knowledge. This usage is common in political and professional contexts where a direct answer is expected but avoided.

Meanings

Nounwaffle

A thick, leavened batter cake cooked between two hot patterned plates, typically eaten with syrup.

I ordered a Belgian waffle with fresh strawberries.

Intransitive Verbwaffle
[~ on something][~ about something]

To speak or write at length without saying anything clear or definite.

The politician continued to waffle on the issue of tax reform during the interview.

Transitive Verbwaffle
[~ something]

To speak or write in a vague or wordy manner to avoid giving a direct answer.

He tried to waffle his way through the presentation to hide his lack of preparation.

Phrasal Verbs

waffle on

to talk at length without making a clear point

She spent ten minutes waffling on about the weather before getting to the main topic.

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