waffle

Definition

  • noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares on both sides that is made by cooking batter in a special device (called a waffle iron)
  • noun: a crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron
  • verb: to be unable or unwilling to make a clear decision about what to do
  • verb: to talk or write foolishly
  • often + 'on'
  • synonyms: equivocate, yo-yo, blather

Examples

  • The speech was a lot/load of 'waffle' about politics.

  • He had 'waffles' for breakfast.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Yeah, well, I don't think that I... - Okay, I lied. It's not sound proof. - But, you know... - Mittens, I can't stay here. - What? - We're one waffle away from Penny. You still going back to her? Mittens, she is my person. Ouch! Ouch! Ear, ear! Look at me, Bolt. I'm real. (..)
    2008 Bolt
  • (..) Now, we're over here, by the green lady with the big torch. And my boss has Penny locked up... Right, right over... Here, here! By the waffle with the sun glasses! Now all you need to do is get from here to there. Well, I told you where you find her, so if you'll just untie me, I'll be on my way. (..)
    2008 Bolt