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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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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