waffle

• Ein knuspriges, gemustertes Gebäck aus dünnem Teig, das in einem Waffeleisen gebacken wird.

A noun referring to a crisp, patterned cake made from pancake batter baked in a waffle iron.

1. Griddled cakeA1formalculinary

   A crisp, patterned cake made from batter cooked in a special appliance that gives it a grid of deep squares.

   Waffel

   • She topped her waffle with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
   • The hotel serves Belgian waffles for breakfast.
   • He poured maple syrup over his crispy waffle.

2. Vague or lengthy talkB2informalbritish

   Speech or writing that is deliberately unclear, evasive, or uses many words without saying much.

   Geschwafel

   • The politician's speech was full of waffle and avoided the real issues.
   • Stop waffling and give me a straight answer.
   • His essay was criticized for containing too much waffle.

   Synonymeblatherdrivelgabblenonsensepaddingprattletwaddleverbiage

• Umgangssprachlich: unklar, weitschweifig und ohne klare Aussage reden oder schreiben; auch: ausweichen und sich nicht festlegen.

A verb meaning to speak or write in a vague, indecisive, or overly wordy manner without making a clear point.

1. Hesitate or be indecisiveB2informalamerican

   To pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness; to be unable to make a clear decision.

   Zögern

   • The politician waffled on the question about tax reform.
   • Stop waffling and give me a straight answer.
   • She waffled between accepting the job offer and staying at her current position.

   Synonymeditherequivocatefluctuatehem and hawoscillateshillyshallyvacillatewaver

   Antonymecommitdecideresolve