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verb

Definition of wafflenext
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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noun

as in pancake

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Recent Examples of waffle
Verb
Trump continued to waffle as to what could come next—even suggesting a resumption of the bombing campaign if Iran does not comply, a threat that few take seriously. — Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026 Germany, which represents the EU’s biggest economy and export market, has waffled over hitting China with sanctions or duties, worried about retaliatory measures. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Noun
The Choco Taco featured light vanilla ice cream encased in a waffle cone, partially covered with milk chocolate and topped with peanuts. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 Tacos at the waffle place, waffles at the chicken place; our cups indeed runneth over. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for waffle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waffle
  1. weasel
  2. pancake
  3. shake
  4. flapjack
Verb
  • In fact, the former Duchess is said to be returning to the UK and trying to weasel her way back into the royal family.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 27 Sep. 2026
  • From there, the Giants remained deadlocked in a 1-1 tie until the 10th, though San Francisco’s relievers had to weasel their way out of trouble to keep the game tied.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Definition of weasel
Noun
  • Who could forget the omelettes, pancakes, French toast and smashed potatoes loaded with cheese, onions, peppers and eggs or meat?
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Cottage cheese, once relegated to diet plates and grandma’s fridge, is now landing on top of pasta, inside pancake batter and blended into dessert.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of pancake
Verb
  • The policeman held on to Shorty’s biceps and shook them slightly, both giving the sense of a loving embrace and using his strength to lift Shorty ever so slightly off the ground and clear of the entrance.
    — Anand Giridharadas, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The trailer ends with Taylor-Johnson shaking and looking toward the sky as his transformation into a wolf appears to approach.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of shake
Noun
  • The restaurant is known for its key lime flapjacks, Creole shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Every family carries at least one recipe that is a few generations old for biscuits, cornbread, or flapjacks.
    — Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Definition of flapjack

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