waffling

UK
/ˈwɒf.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɑː.flɪŋ/
wafflingnoun
Translations
His waffling during the meeting was unproductive.
Его болтовня на встрече была непродуктивной.
Additional translations
бессодержательная речь
Definitions
The act of speaking or writing at length in a vague or trivial manner.
His waffling during the meeting made it difficult to understand his main point.
Indecisive behavior or vacillation in making a decision.
We are tired of the committee's constant waffling on this issue.
wafflinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈwɒf.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɑː.flɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe someone or something that is indecisive or equivocating.
Definitions
Characterized by indecision or equivocation; unwilling to commit firmly.
The waffling senator would not take a clear position on the bill.
waffleverb

waffling

Gerund

waffled
Past Simple
waffled
Past Participle
waffling
Gerund
UK
/ˈwɒf.əl/
US
/ˈwɑː.fəl/
Translations
колебатьсяо сомнениях при выборе или принятии решения
She waffled between choosing the red dress or the blue one for the party.
Она колебалась между красным и синим платьем для вечеринки.
пустословитькнижн.; о многословной, бессодержательной речи
The politician waffled on the issue without giving a clear answer.
Политик пустословил по этому вопросу, так и не дав ясного ответа.
Additional translations
болтатьразг.; о пустой, несущественной речи
увиливатьо попытке избежать прямого ответа
мямлитьразг.; о неуверенной, уклончивой речи
Definitions
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.
wafflenoun
Definitions
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.
waffleadjective
Definitions
Having the pattern, texture, or form of a waffle; relating to waffles.
She bought a waffle knit blanket for the sofa.