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Waffle: meaning, definitions and examples

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waffle

 

[ หˆwษ‘fษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

breakfast food

A waffle is a batter-based or dough-based cake cooked in a waffle iron patterned to give a characteristic size, shape, and surface impression. Waffles are widely eaten in many countries, often as a breakfast food.

Synonyms

Belgian waffle, breakfast cake, gridiron cake

Examples of usage

  • Waffles topped with syrup and fruit are a popular breakfast choice.
  • She ordered a waffle with whipped cream and strawberries.
  • The smell of freshly baked waffles filled the kitchen.
Context #2 | Verb

avoid making a decision

To waffle means to be indecisive or to avoid making a clear decision.

Synonyms

equivocate, hesitate, vacillate

Examples of usage

  • He waffled on whether to go to the party or stay home.
  • Stop waffling and make up your mind already!

Translations

Translations of the word "waffle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น waffle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅˆเคซเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Waffel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ waffle

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐั„ะปั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gofr

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฏใƒƒใƒ•ใƒซ (waffuru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gaufre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gofre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท waffle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™€ํ”Œ (waple)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุงูู„ (wฤfil)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vafle

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vafฤพa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽๅคซ้ฅผ (huรก fลซ bวng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vafelj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถffla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะฐั„ะปั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒคแƒšแƒ˜ (vapli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vafli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gofre

Etymology

The word 'waffle' originated from the Dutch word 'wafel', which itself comes from the Proto-Germanic word 'wabljon', meaning honeycomb or cake. Waffles have been a popular food item for centuries, with variations found in different cultures around the world. The modern waffle iron was patented in the United States in the 1860s, leading to the widespread availability of waffles as a breakfast treat.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,909, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.