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
Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 30 Jan. 2025
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
Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Make a batch of snack mix, and package it in waffle cones wrapped in paper.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
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Verb
And he was introduced by Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), who has at times waffled on Trump’s picks, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 30 Jan. 2025
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
Noun
Alicia specifically asked about muffins, pancakes, cake, and waffles.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Make a batch of snack mix, and package it in waffle cones wrapped in paper.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waffle
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 contrast, Dutton struggled to shake off comparisons to Trump by his opponents, not just because some policies appeared to have been inspired by the US leader.—
Hilary Whiteman and Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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The duo was also spotted shaking hands at the kickoff of the three-day celebration in another photo.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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And, of course, hoppers (rice flour pancakes), string hoppers (rice noodles) and rotis underpin many meals — the latter two Ghazaly cooks on the griddle, spatulas clanging in a rhythmic blur.—
Jamie Feldmar,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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Visit Virginia’s on King for the best buttermilk pancakes in the city.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2025
Noun
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The soufflé pancakes are prepared with a classic flapjack batter that is whipped with egg whites and cooked in molds to maintain their shape.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 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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“Waffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waffle. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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