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verb

Definition of wafflenext
as in to weasel
to avoid giving a definite answer or position she waffled when asked what she thought of her sister's new boyfriend

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waffle

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noun

as in pancake

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Recent Examples of waffle
Verb
Germany, which represents the EU’s biggest economy and export market, has waffled over hitting China with sanctions or duties, worried about retaliatory measures. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 18 June 2026 That leads into a finish that waffles between praline and dark fruit leather (fig and cherry), in addition to dark tea tannins. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Noun
The warm waffle can be filled with matcha, strawberry soft serve or a swirl of both, then dressed up Pocky sticks for a dessert that practically begs for a photo before the first bite. — Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2026 Sides include fries, onion rings, waffle fries or mozzarella sticks. — Hali Smith august 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for waffle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waffle
  1. weasel
  2. pancake
  3. shake
  4. flapjack
Verb
  • From there, the Giants remained deadlocked in a 1-1 tie until the 10th, though San Francisco’s relievers had to weasel their way out of trouble to keep the game tied.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
  • After Felix invites him to his family’s palatial country house over summer break, Oliver weasels his way into their good graces and turns their world upside down.
    — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Definition of weasel
Noun
  • At Sweet Stacks, the souffle pancakes are in stacks of two, topped with sweet or savory toppings.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Here’s how to make homemade pancakes using our buttermilk pancake recipe.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of pancake
Verb
  • Beck didn’t participate in the book, but Riesman finds enough friends, family and associates to assemble a complex portrait of an artist who wants his audiences to see him as fashion-forward but has had a hard time shaking his past.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Thunderous applause may greet one documentary premiering at the Venice Film Festival, fitting for a story of athletes who shake the earth with every footfall.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of shake
Noun
  • Originally scheduled for a spring opening on Woodward, a few-minute walk from downtown sports and cultural venues, the restaurant is known for its key lime flapjacks, Creole shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Every family carries at least one recipe that is a few generations old for biscuits, cornbread, or flapjacks.
    — Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Definition of flapjack

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