- a batter cake with a pattern of deep indentations on each side, formed by the gridlike design on each of the two hinged parts of the metal appliance (waffle iron ) in which the cake is baked.
- having a gridlike or indented lattice shape or design: a waffle pattern.
- to speak or write equivocally: to waffle on an important issue.
- to speak or write equivocally about: to waffle a campaign promise.
- waffling language.
- to talk foolishly or without purpose; idle away time talking.
- a crisp golden-brown pancake with deep indentations on both sides
- (as modifier)
- to speak or write in a vague and wordy manner
- vague and wordy speech or writing