Synonyms of waffles

waffles 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of waffle

as in weasels

to avoid giving a definite answer or position

she waffled when asked what she thought of her sister's new boyfriend

Synonyms & Similar Words

• weasels
• shakes
• ducks
• hedges
• hems and haws
• equivocates
• straddles the fence
• fudges
• dodges
• pussyfoots
• beats around the bush
• tergiversates
• flip-flops
• evades
• skirts
• yo-yoes
• shuns
• eludes
• eschews
• bypasses
• cavils
• quibbles
• shirks
• sidesteps
• circumvents
• straddles

waffles

2 of 2

noun

plural of waffle

as in pancakes

Related Words

• pancakes
• flapjacks
• hotcakes
• crepes
• griddle cakes
• blintzes
• blini
• slapjacks
• wheat cakes
• oatcakes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of waffles

Verb

Berry Delicious Nutty Waffles Top 2 whole wheat waffles with 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup berries, 2 tablespoons walnuts and a sprinkle of cinnamon. — Elisa Zied, Parents, 15 July 2026

That leads into a finish that waffles between praline and dark fruit leather (fig and cherry), in addition to dark tea tannins. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

The star of the show is chef Nick Wong's signature savory scallion waffles with sambal honey butter, but the Taiwanese disco fries, Cheeseburger Fried Rice and the crawfish egg foo young are not to be missed. — Melissa Liebling-Goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026

While the rest of the world waffles on decarbonization, today’s climate presents another opportunity to gain competitive advantage. — Justin Worland, Time, 22 May 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

When the show first premiered, dressing as Eleven with a box of Eggo waffles under her arm was a top Halloween costume, and waffles have been featured in every season since. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025

Place waffles on warm plates and top with turkey. — Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 26 Nov. 2025

Noun

Unlike the large, fluffy waffles commonly found in the United States, Liège waffles are made with pearl sugar, which caramelizes as the waffle cooks. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 2 May 2026