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
Jodie Cook, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The first two months of the season were defined by waffling at quarterback, inconsistency on defense and a complete lack of explosiveness on offense.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Linh Ta, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
Pumpkin: Canned pumpkin puree is rich in vitamins and minerals and is a nutritious addition to pancake, waffle, and muffin batters.9
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—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Tell them to take their time, speak clearly, and not worry about stumbling over their words or waffling.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The first two months of the season were defined by waffling at quarterback, inconsistency on defense and a complete lack of explosiveness on offense.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
Seafood and olives are more popular toppings and the restaurants also have their own unique waffle dessert, Sacco says.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
Pumpkin: Canned pumpkin puree is rich in vitamins and minerals and is a nutritious addition to pancake, waffle, and muffin batters.9
6.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waffle
Verb
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Trying to weasel things by providing additional levels is abhorrent.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
20 Nov. 2024
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But when Douglas doesn’t invite her to the business dinner, the show suddenly takes a turn into wacky sitcom territory, with Maxine trying to weasel her way into Douglas’s business to meet and invite the Prince to the Beach Ball.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2024
Verb
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George may be wild about her, but his trust in her is shaken.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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What’s a deadline without a head-scratcher to shake things up?—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Here's what to know as Fat Tuesday approaches Pretty baby: How to make an oven pancake, or Dutch Baby, for Mardi Gras Pensacola's Mardi Gras is more than booze and beads.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Whisk pancake and waffle mix, buttery spread and ¾ cup water in a medium bowl.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Whoever gets up first can help by setting the table or flipping some flapjacks.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Feb. 2025
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Yeah, so British and American flapjacks are completely different.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Waffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waffle. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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