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waffle¹ Definition

waf·fle (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 (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.

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