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Waffle Definition & Meaning

waffle
noun
  1. pancake batter baked in a waffle iron
verb
  1. pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness; "Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures"

"Waffle" in song lyrics

See how waffle is used in real songs:

  • "Who warned ya, tear ya half way down like a waffle"
    Afu-Ra f/ Don Parmazhane, The Blob — Sacred Wars
  • "acid wash Vasco, chicken and waffle"
    Saul Williams — Black Stacey
  • "number of calories in a waffle house waffle"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "waffle"

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Frequently asked questions

What does waffle mean?
pancake batter baked in a waffle iron pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness; "Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures"
What part of speech is waffle?
Waffle is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does waffle have?
Waffle has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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