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
Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2026
Patricia Serio is waffling between Saint Xavier and Judson University to finish her degree.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
This was really important when trying out waffle towels, since this specific type of weave is supposed to make the towel dry quicker.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Nothing kills momentum faster than waffling on a big decision.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2026
Patricia Serio is waffling between Saint Xavier and Judson University to finish her degree.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
For a sweeter option, the sourdough waffle also tasted textbook with a douse of maple syrup.
—Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
This was really important when trying out waffle towels, since this specific type of weave is supposed to make the towel dry quicker.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waffle
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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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Move over pancakes, waffles, and french toast—brunch just got a little more exciting thanks to this French dish.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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Sugar snap salad, cheesy green pea fritters, shrimp and pea pancakes, and more ways to load your spring dinner plan with all the peas.—
Hannah Lee Leidy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The boom could be loud enough to shake windows in some areas.—
Jayne Yutig,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The group composes its own sacred music, lilting songs that prompt women in green-and-white wraparounds to vigorously shake their bodies.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Over plates of eggs, flapjacks, sausage and bacon, everyday worries seem to fade away.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Instead of spending Easter morning flipping flapjacks, make this sweet breakfast casserole ahead of time.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Waffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waffle. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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