waffly

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Definitions of waffly word

verb without object waffly to speak or write equivocally: to waffle on an important issue. 1
verb with object waffly to speak or write equivocally about: to waffle a campaign promise. 1
noun waffly waffling language. 1
adjective waffly Characterized by the presence of waffle (vague speech). 0

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; orig. dial. (Scots, N England): to wave about, flutter, waver, be hesitant; probably waff + -le

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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