as in to weasel
to avoid giving a definite answer or position
she waffled when asked what she thought of her sister's new boyfriend
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Recent Examples of waffle
Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2025
The ability to consistently make clear and efficient decisions — without waffling or dragging out the process — is a common trait among successful leaders, leadership expert Scott Mautz wrote for CNBC Make It in June.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
Even after Dad couldn't remember the name of his usual breakfast order, the waitresses remembered for him -- a waffle with blueberry topping.
—Gwen Rockwood, Arkansas Online, 15 May 2025
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Verb
While Kyiv wrestles to persuade waffling Western leaders, Russia is building a coalition of autocrats to fortify the Kremlin’s war effort.
—Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2025
The ability to consistently make clear and efficient decisions — without waffling or dragging out the process — is a common trait among successful leaders, leadership expert Scott Mautz wrote for CNBC Make It in June.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
Check out their roundup of products for a spa-like experience without leaving the house, from waffle bathrobes to facial steamers.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
Even after Dad couldn't remember the name of his usual breakfast order, the waitresses remembered for him -- a waffle with blueberry topping.
—Gwen Rockwood, Arkansas Online, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waffle
Verb
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One of Wishman’s most Sapphic films is this gritty black-and-white sexploitation shocker about assassins who weasel their way into an apartment shared by two lesbians in order to kill a foreign dignitary.—
Erik Piepenburg,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Trying to weasel things by providing additional levels is abhorrent.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
20 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Carnal, with care – Jis shook the bedrock of the cordial, conservative Guadalajara community with filth, camp and candor.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Getty Images The European startup scene was recently shaken by a LinkedIn debate with some venture capitalists applying pressure on founders to embrace a culture of overwork to compete on a global stage.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The eggy pancake, studded with warm berries, fragrant with cardamom and crunchy with almonds delivers a gently sweet treat that can solve a dessert emergency with very little effort.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2025
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As chef Bill Jeong’s crispy jeon approaches the table, the generous shavings of bonito dance and flutter atop the savory seafood pancake that’s shot through with strands of scallions and coated with aioli.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Williams hit a flapjack on Hendry, who fell face-first onto the title, which laid on the canvas.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2025
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So far, Carnarvon flapjack octopuses have only been found in a small region off the northwestern coast of Australia, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
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“Waffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waffle. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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