waffle — a crisp batter cake baked in a waffle iron
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a crisp batter cake baked in a waffle iron
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɑːfl/
Korean meaning: 와플 기계로 구운 바삭한 반죽 케이크
Korean pronunciation: **와**플
Example Sentences
- My mom's homemade waffles are so much better than the frozen ones that taste like cardboard.
- Stop waffling and just tell me if you want to go to the movies or not!
- The CEO waffled for an hour without actually answering any questions.
waffle
NOUN//ˈwɑːfl//
a crisp batter cake baked in a waffle iron
a cheerful chef lifts the lid of a steaming waffle iron to reveal a perfectly golden waffle with deep square pockets. The crisp batter cake shows beautiful grid patterns from being baked in the specialized iron. A young child at the breakfast table watches eagerly as syrup drizzles into each square compartment. The warm waffle releases sweet steam while butter melts in the geometric indentations. A stack of similar golden treats sits nearby on a colorful plate. The kitchen fills with the aroma of the freshly cooked breakfast. a crisp batter cake baked in a waffle iron
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 17th-century Dutch 'wafel,' originally meaning a grid-patterned cake. The figurative meaning 'to speak evasively' emerged in the 20th century from the image of waffles having many holes, suggesting 'empty spaces' in speech.
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📝Examples
“My mom's homemade waffles are so much better than the frozen ones that taste like cardboard.”
“Stop waffling and just tell me if you want to go to the movies or not!”
“The CEO waffled for an hour without actually answering any questions.”
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