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
Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
If the club waffles on what should be a tap-in decision to replace Foote, that would be a bad process indicator at the outset of this crucial offseason.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 20 May 2026
These mini waffle cone treats capture that iconic last bite with a Belgian milk chocolate recipe.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
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Verb
During that stretch, Davis has waffled between hopeless and hopeful on a weekly basis.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
If the club waffles on what should be a tap-in decision to replace Foote, that would be a bad process indicator at the outset of this crucial offseason.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
The options include a breakfast bundle -- which comes with a sandwich, waffle tots and select energy drink -- $4 wraps like the Chicken Bacon Ranch, and $4 sandwiches such as a Japanese-style egg salad and Italian sub.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
These mini waffle cone treats capture that iconic last bite with a Belgian milk chocolate recipe.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waffle
Verb
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Microsoft now feels that OpenAI is trying to weasel its way around this clause, with both companies’ lawyers fighting for weeks over the latter’s agreement with Amazon, sources told the FT.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
19 Mar. 2026
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The pair cling to each other over the coming weeks despite R.C’s increasing mistrust of Peter and Jerry’s determination to weasel his way back into Agnes’ life.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Guests crowd around the horseshoe-shape counter to watch short-order cooks flip pancakes, crack eggs, and work the sizzling griddle just feet away.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Midwest Living,
31 May 2026
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All around the landscape is green and pancake-flat to the horizon.—
John Otis,
NPR,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Hulst kept hammering lap after lap through the second mile but still could not shake Serna.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Then stir or shake the solution until the sugar is completely dissolved.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Perhaps one of the most noteworthy destinations is Palace Diner, a dining car outfitted with just 15 counter stools and serving tasty buttermilk flapjacks.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Once your flapjacks are golden brown and pillowy, stack them high and add a little (or a lot) of maple syrup.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Waffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waffle. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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