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waffle

noun/verb

/ˈwɒf.əl/

Meaning

as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision

He kept waffling instead of making a decision.

babble, ramble, dither, pancake

decide, determine

waffle maker, waffle cone, waffle iron, political waffle

a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions

A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.

An official permission or approval; also a penalty imposed to enforce rules.

a sudden overwhelming fear or anxiety causing irrational behavior

As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.

a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd