waffle¹ Definition
☆ waf·fle (wä′fəl)
noun
a batter cake like a pancake but crisper, baked in a waffle iron, which gives it a gridlike surface
Etymology: Du wafel, akin to OHG waba, honeycomb, OE wefan, to weave
adjective
having a surface like that of a waffle
waffle² Definition
waf·fle (wä′fəl)
intransitive verb -·fled, -·fling
to speak or write in a wordy, vague, or indecisive manner
Etymology: orig., to yelp < echoic waff, to yelp
noun
Chiefly Brit. wordy, vague, or indecisive talk or writing
waffle Usage Examples
Converse of object
- avoid: It gives you the opportunity to be precise and avoid waffle, which is often communicated by mere general pronouncements.
- do: No you certainly don't waffle, you more write a lot of really good sense!
- make: Why not try our freshly made waffles with a choice of delicious toppings!
- have: So I have one waffle with strawberry for us and put cranberry on the other ones.
- cut: Cut the waffle, look at the existing IIS and LA constitutions for the aims of that organization and merge them.
Adjective modifier
- Belgian: It wasn't long strings of words, but rather the finest Belgian breakfast waffles.
- enough: OK, enough waffle, let's play with a widget.
- much: Sorry don't mean to exclude anyone with too much geek waffle.
- more: All we got was more waffle, along the lines of, " We will hold discussions with the industry.
- frozen: He said, " Toasters don't just turn bread into toast, they are also used to warm frozen waffles.
Modifies a noun
- weave: In addition, the ultra soft fibers and waffle weave design significantly reduce the chances of marking any exterior surfaces when drying off.
- towel: For this reason, we recommend the use of a heavyweight waffle weave microfibre towel in place of a traditional chamois leather.
- iron: You may have to cook in batches depending on the size of your waffle iron.
- maker: Your waffle maker sounds delicious but I don't think I'd be able to swallow the syrup.
- microfibre: For this reason, we recommend the use of a heavyweight waffle weave microfibre towel in place of a traditional chamois leather.
Modifying Another Word
- just: If the presenter thinks you are just waffling, it invites impatience and sudden abbreviation of your offering.
- again: So, i have waffled again and have forgotten what my question was lol have to stop the caffine!
Noun used with modifier
- cotton: This elegant Wrap Over Top is handmade in England from organic cotton waffle.
- potato: Dozens of production lines turn out Birds Eye brand foods ranging from frozen peas to potato waffles to beef burgers.
Preposition: with
syrup: We liked Penashe's inspired idea of serving waffles with maple syrup outside breakfast hours.
Browse dictionary entries near waffle
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- ‹ wafer
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- ‹ wading bird
- ‹ wadi
- ‹ wader
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