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
A waffle finish will create a honeycomb-like texture, and a seersucker finish will result in a puckered texture that often includes stripes.
Best sheets: Choose the right bed linens for a good night’s sleep | Carsen Joenk | December 18, 2020 | Popular-ScienceIt’s her first experience with soul food, and she seems unsure of how to react to the waffle-as-bun concept of her fried chicken sandwich.
Whip up wafflesPancakes and waffles are basically the same thing, but let’s be honest, waffles are a lot more fun.
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With the multifaceted Dash waffle bowl machine, you can dish out breakfast bowls, taco bowls, ice cream bowls, and more in a matter of minutes.
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His waffling on apologizing to Korean women who were sex workers in wartime Japan has enraged many.
How Sexism Could Bring Down Japan’s Government | Angela Erika Kubo, Jake Adelstein | June 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen Obama was seen as waffling on gays in the military, for instance, liberals went berserk.
What did it mean that one of our greatest oracles was waffling?
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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