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
Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
The two waffled between living in Germany and Japan for several years before coming to Kansas City in 1997.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2025
Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
The kids know to head to the appliance garage to pop a waffle in the toaster for breakfast.
—Jody Garlock, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Berger waffled on whether the jobs were posted and a search was conducted, adding that agency heads have the discretion to hire without that.
—Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
The two waffled between living in Germany and Japan for several years before coming to Kansas City in 1997.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2025
Noun
Muffins on the counter or in the freezer, chia pudding in the fridge and protein waffles in the freezer are healthy options to reach for.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
The kids know to head to the appliance garage to pop a waffle in the toaster for breakfast.
—Jody Garlock, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
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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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In 2023, Turkey experienced one of the world's most deadly quakes, a 7.8 magnitude event that shook southern Turkey and northern Syria, killing more than 55,000 people.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, not so much, the Lakers showing their clear dominance in every area backed by a legendarily springtime loud home crowd that annually shakes, rattles and rolls.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Get The Recipe Pancake Casserole And just like that the whole family will enjoy a special twist on the typical stack of buttermilk pancakes.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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Some of the al la carte menu items include brioche French toast, coconut pancakes, duck hash and a wagyu burger.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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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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During the contest, which aired on January 20, 2025, Ishii appeared to injure his left ankle or calf after taking a flapjack from Okada early on.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Waffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waffle. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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