Waffle about Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɑfəɫ/ /əˈbaʊt
WAH-fuhl uh-BOWT
wˈɒfəl/ /ɐbˈaʊt
WOFF-uhl uh-BOWT
Definition
To speak or write in a vague or indecisive way, usually avoiding making a clear decision or point.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal and often British. Used to criticize someone for not being direct or for avoiding a decision. Common with 'stop waffling about' and 'waffle on/about something.' Not related to the breakfast food 'waffle.'
Spanish: divagar - hablar sin decidirsePortuguese (BR): enrolar - falar sem decidirPortuguese (PT): divagar - falar sem decidirChinese (Simplified): 含糊其辞 - 拖拖拉拉地说Chinese (Traditional): 含糊其辭 - 拖拖拉拉地說Hindi: घुमा-फिराकर बात करना - बिना फैसला किए बोलनाArabic: يُطيل الحديث دون قرار - يتحدث بترددBengali: বিষয় এড়িয়ে কথা বলা - সিদ্ধান্তহীনভাবে কথা বলাRussian: мяться - говорить невнятноJapanese: はっきりしないことを言う - ぐだぐだ話すVietnamese: nói vòng vo - nói không quyết đoánKorean: 두리뭉실하게 말하다 - 결정을 못 내리다Turkish: lafı dolandırmak - kararsız konuşmakUrdu: گول مول بات کرنا - فیصلہ نہ کرناIndonesian: mengelak-ngelak - berbicara tidak tegas
Example Sentences
Please don't waffle about; just tell me your opinion.
basic
When asked about the problem, the manager started to waffle about.
basic
Stop waffling about and make a decision.
basic
He tends to waffle about whenever he's unsure what to say.
natural
The politician waffled about the issue for five minutes without giving a real answer.
natural
Instead of making up his mind, he just kept waffling about during the meeting.
natural