1. n. & v. esp. Brit. colloq.
--n. verbose but aimless or ignorant talk or writing.
--v.intr. indulge in waffle.
Derivatives:
waffler n. waffly adj.
Etymology: orig. dial., frequent. of waff yelp, yap (imit.) 2. n. esp. US a small crisp batter cake.
Phrases and idioms:
waffle-iron a utensil, usu. of two shallow metal pans hinged together, for baking waffles.
Etymology: Du. wafel, waefel f. MLG wafel: cf. WAFER