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
Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Chick-fil-A debuts two potato chip varieties Chick-fil-A also announced two new potato chip varieties, now offered in a new waffle cut style that closely resembles Chick-fil-A's waffle fries.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Malia Griggs, Glamour, 11 July 2025
Some have waffled for episodes on end about which prospect to pursue, then meandered toward one without much conviction.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
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Verb
The new look includes ice cream wallpaper, a waffle cone-like ceiling, a red brick dairy case and black-and-gold touches throughout the store evoking the Oberweis super premium ice cream containers.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Chick-fil-A debuts two potato chip varieties Chick-fil-A also announced two new potato chip varieties, now offered in a new waffle cut style that closely resembles Chick-fil-A's waffle fries.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
Still waffling over that Oura Ring, Dakota Johnson’s go-to sunglasses (now under $50), a TikTok-viral K-beauty product, or a new wedding-guest dress?
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 11 July 2025
Some have waffled for episodes on end about which prospect to pursue, then meandered toward one without much conviction.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waffle
Verb
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So if an extra (and questionable) ingredient weasels its way into the formula, and the supplement hits the market, there's not much the FDA can do besides send companies a warning letter to recall the supplement.—
Julia Forbes,
Wired News,
29 Aug. 2025
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Despite her best efforts, Keith, who is serving life in prison, tries to weasel his way back into her life.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
22 July 2025
Verb
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On back-to-back pass plays, though, Ward held the ball too long and couldn’t shake the Broncos’ pass rush, resulting in back-to-back sacks that took the Titans outside field goal range.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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After a while, the lady shook her head.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On his Instagram Stories, Anstead shared an adorable snap of Hudson, who can be seen giving two thumbs up over a plate of pancakes, strawberries and blueberries.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The dish, which is beg enough for two to share, comes with wafer thin Chinese pancakes and a platter heaped with romaine salad, sambals, herbs, wasabi kosho and yuzu.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The flapjacks surely wouldn’t hold up to my memory.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Aug. 2025
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Highlights are karaoke contest, grapefruit bowling, wheelbarrow races, flapjack toss contest.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
2 July 2025
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“Waffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waffle. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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