waffle
1a batter cake with a pattern of deep indentations on each side, formed by the gridlike design on each of the two hinged parts of the metal appliance (waffle iron ) in which the cake is baked.
Also waffled. having a gridlike or indented lattice shape or design: a waffle pattern.
Origin of waffle
1Other definitions for waffle (2 of 3)
to speak or write equivocally: to waffle on an important issue.
to speak or write equivocally about: to waffle a campaign promise.
waffling language.
Origin of waffle
2Other words from waffle
- waffler, noun
- waf·fling·ly, adverb
- waffly, adjective
Other definitions for waffle (3 of 3)
to talk foolishly or without purpose; idle away time talking.
Origin of waffle
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How to use waffle in a sentence
Cook waffles in waffle maker, sprinkle chocolate chips and drizzle chocolate sauce.
Epic Meal Empire’s Meat Monstrosities: From the Bacon Spider to the Cinnabattleship | Harley Morenstein | July 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIf he coyly waffles this time around, his support will evaporate quicker than you can say Fred Thompson.
Reanimated and Ready: The Unstoppable Huckenstein | James Poulos | January 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThere aren't enough waffles in the world to help us cope with this news.
‘Breaking Bad’ Fans Flock to Fake Walter White Funeral, Rihanna Kicked Out of Mosque | Culture Team | October 21, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd last week while visiting Los Angeles, Obama stopped at an iconic L.A. restaurant known for its fried chicken and waffles.
So many to pick from, but one restaurant really has a piece of my heart, literally: Roscoe's Chicken Waffles.
The real names of them sounded that way, soft and sleepy, and warm and sweet, like hot waffles and honey.
The Belted Seas | Arthur ColtonI took her a basketful of fresh eggs, and she promised me some waffles and scrambled eggs.
That Old-Time Child, Roberta | Sophie Fox SeaMcLean specialized in yeast waffles, having acquired the art of tossing pancakes.
The Home of the Blizzard | Douglas MawsonJeff just naturally hated to see good hot waffles going to waste.
The Escape of Mr. Trimm | Irvin S. CobbOne had but to step to the stream and dip it up, but it was the waffles that put pretty much everything else out of mind.
The Pony Rider Boys on the Blue Ridge | Frank Gee Patchin
British Dictionary definitions for waffle (1 of 2)
/ (ˈwɒfəl) /
a crisp golden-brown pancake with deep indentations on both sides
(as modifier): waffle iron
Origin of waffle
1British Dictionary definitions for waffle (2 of 2)
/ (ˈwɒfəl) informal, mainly British /
(intr often foll by on) to speak or write in a vague and wordy manner: he waffled on for hours
vague and wordy speech or writing
Origin of waffle
2Derived forms of waffle
- waffler, noun
- waffling, adjective, noun
- waffly, adjective
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