waffle

UK
/ˈwɒf.əl/
US
/ˈwɑː.fəl/

Translations

wafflenoun
waffles
pl
UK
/ˈwɒf.əl/
US
/ˈwɑː.fəl/
For breakfast, I had a delicious waffle topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
Au petit déjeuner, j’ai mangé une délicieuse gaufre garnie de fraises fraîches et de crème chantilly.
Additional translations
baratinLangage familier.
waffleverb
waffled
Past Simple
waffled
Past Participle
waffling
Gerund
UK
/ˈwɒf.əl/
US
/ˈwɑː.fəl/
baratinerFamilier.
The politician waffled on the issue without giving a clear answer.
Le politicien a baratiné sur la question sans donner de réponse claire.
She waffled between choosing the red dress or the blue one for the party.
Elle a tergiversé entre la robe rouge et la robe bleue pour la fête.
waffleadjective
UK
/ˈwɒf.əl/
US
/ˈwɑː.fəl/
Used attributively to describe things that have the texture, pattern, or characteristics of a waffle, or that are related to waffles.
gaufréPour un motif ou une texture en relief rappelant une gaufre.
She bought a waffle knit blanket for the sofa.
Elle a acheté une couverture en maille gaufrée pour le canapé.

Definitions

wafflenoun
A crisp, flat cake with a pattern of deep indentations on each side, often eaten with syrup or other toppings.
For breakfast, I had a delicious waffle topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
Lengthy, vague, or trivial speech or writing that says very little of substance; verbose nonsense.
The report was filled with waffle and failed to address the real issues.
A state of indecision or vacillation.
After much waffle, the committee postponed its final decision.
waffleverb
To speak or write at length in a vague or trivial manner.
The politician waffled on the issue without giving a clear answer.
To be unable to make a decision; to vacillate.
She waffled between choosing the red dress or the blue one for the party.
waffleadjective
Having the pattern, texture, or form of a waffle; relating to waffles.
She bought a waffle knit blanket for the sofa.