British English Slang Miniseries- Waffle (On)
šš» Welcome back to my British English slang miniseries! Today, weāre diving into the delightful world of the term waffle. No, we're not talking about the fluffy breakfast food smothered in syrup (though that sounds delicious). In British English slang, waffle takes on a whole new meaning, and we're here to explore it!
š§ In British English, to waffle means to talk or write at length in a vague or trivial manner, often without making much sense š£ļø. It's essentially a synonym for rambling or blathering. Picture someone who's going on and on about something without really getting to the point ā that's waffling š.
š¤ The origins of waffle as slang are a bit unclear, but it's believed to have emerged in the early to mid-20th century. The term likely comes from the idea of waffle batter being poured onto a griddle, creating a meandering, nonsensical pattern ā much like the aimless chatter associated with waffling.
šš» Scroll down to check out my video so you can practise the pronunciation and keep scrolling for examples with this colloquial word. Stay tuned for more slang coming soon! š¤
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meaning: language that uses a lot of words but does not say anything important or interesting
examples with 'waffle'
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examples with 'waffle' š£ļø
She tends to waffle when she's nervous, often rambling without a clear direction.
Please don't waffle on the important decision we need to make; we need a definite answer.
He waffled for hours, unable to make up his mind about which car to buy.
Instead of addressing the issue directly, he waffled around it, hoping to avoid confrontation.
Stop waffling and give me a clear answer.
Boris Johnson continued to waffle, avoiding the interviewer's questions.
Every time I ask him what he wants for dinner, he waffles between pizza and burgers.
Thomas waffled through her presentation, leaving the audience confused and unengaged.
When under pressure, some people tend to waffle, unable to articulate their thoughts clearly.
I don't have time to listen to him waffle on about his excuses; I just need him to get the job done.
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