waffle
|waf/fle|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈwɑː.fəl/
🇬🇧
/ˈwɒf.əl/
crisp cake; indecisive talk
Etymology
Etymology Information
'waffle' originates from Dutch, specifically the word 'wafel', where 'wafel' meant 'honeycomb'.
Historical Evolution
'wafel' transformed into the Middle English word 'wafre', and eventually became the modern English word 'waffle'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'honeycomb', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a crisp cake'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a crisp, flat cake with a pattern of deep squares, typically eaten with syrup or fruit.
I had a waffle with maple syrup for breakfast.
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Verb 1
to speak or write evasively or indecisively.
The politician waffled on the issue during the debate.
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Last updated: 2025/01/31 09:21