waffle

verb [I]

/ˈwɒf.l̩/

/ˈwɑː.fl̩/ disapproving

Definition

› to talk or write a lot without giving any useful information or any clear answers: If you don't know the answer, it's no good just waffling (on) for pages and pages.Ways of talkingWriting and typing

(Definition of waffle verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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