Waffling Meaning in English
word · lemma: waffle
ˈwɑfɫɪŋ
WAHF-ling
wˈɒflɪŋ
WOFL-ing
Definition
Taking a long time to make a decision or speak clearly, often by changing your mind or being vague.
Usage & Nuances
'Waffling' is informal and often used to criticize someone for being indecisive or vague, especially in discussions or debates. Common with expressions like 'stop waffling' and 'waffling on/about'.
Spanish: dudar - titubearPortuguese (BR): vacilar - enrolarPortuguese (PT): vacilar - enrolarChinese (Simplified): 犹豫不决 - 含糊其词Chinese (Traditional): 猶豫不決 - 含糊其詞Hindi: संकोच करना - टालमटोल करनाArabic: يتردد - يماطلBengali: দ্বিধাগ্রস্ত হওয়া - ঘুরিয়ে-পেঁচিয়ে কথা বলাRussian: колебание - уход от прямого ответаJapanese: 優柔不断 - はっきりしない話し方Vietnamese: lưỡng lự - nói vòng voKorean: 우유부단함 - 말을 빙빙 돌림Turkish: kararsızlık - gevelemekUrdu: ہچکچاہٹ - گول مول بات کرناIndonesian: bimbang - berbicara berputar-putar
Example Sentences
He was waffling about what to eat for dinner.
basic
Stop waffling and make a choice.
basic
Her waffling annoyed the group.
basic
He kept waffling on about his weekend plans.
natural
The politician was waffling during the interview and never answered directly.
natural
If you keep waffling, someone else will take the opportunity.
natural