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waffle

/ˈwɒ.fl/noun

A flat cake cooked in a press that stamps a grid pattern into it, usually served warm with butter, honey, or syrup.

Example sentences

  • “He ordered a waffle topped with blueberries and maple syrup.”
  • “On Sundays, Dad makes waffles with fresh strawberries and cream.”

Also a verb: in British English to talk at length without saying much, in American English to keep changing your position.

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