IPA: /ˈwɒf.əl/
KK: /ˈwɑfəl/
To talk or write in a way that is unclear or not direct, often avoiding the main point.
During the meeting, he started to waffle instead of giving a clear answer.
Past: waffled
Past Participle: waffled
A type of light and crispy cake made from batter, cooked in a special appliance called a waffle iron, often served with toppings like syrup or fruit.
For breakfast, I love to eat a warm waffle topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
To speak or write in a way that is unclear or confusing, often avoiding a direct answer or decision.
During the meeting, he tended to waffle instead of giving a clear response to the questions.
Past: waffled
Past Participle: waffled
Waffle → The word originates from Old French *wafla*, meaning a cake or a honeycomb. It refers to the patterned cake that resembles a honeycomb structure.
Think of the Old French word for a honeycomb, which helps you remember that a waffle has a similar patterned shape.