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
Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
Marie helps clinch this fight against Godolkin, only after momentarily waffling on the ethics of how to use her powers.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Small Kitchen Appliances Small kitchen appliances like waffle makers and slow cookers can take up precious cabinet and counter space.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Place waffles on warm plates and top with turkey.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
Marie helps clinch this fight against Godolkin, only after momentarily waffling on the ethics of how to use her powers.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
Many waffle maker models have removable grid plates that can be hand-washed in hot, soapy water.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Small Kitchen Appliances Small kitchen appliances like waffle makers and slow cookers can take up precious cabinet and counter space.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waffle
Verb
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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
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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,
28 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The meal will include pancakes with toppings, a beverage and sausage.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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Per my grandmother’s advice, making the perfect pancakes on a countertop griddle comes down to maintaining a steady not-too-hot temperature and having a proper non-stick surface.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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As information has slowly revealed more about the ski trip and those who died in the devastating avalanche, grief has shaken communities across the region.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Knight shook her head and reiterated that this was indeed her final Olympic game.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Anything packed with protein is popular right now, especially these fluffy flapjacks, which offer a whopping 20 grams of the macronutrient per four-pack.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
28 Jan. 2026
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This film is a holiday joy from start to finish, complete with tree trimming, flapjack flipping, and a flirty carriage ride.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Waffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waffle. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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