waffle

Universal Words noun, verb noun 1 [C] a crisp flat cake with a pattern of squares on both sides, often eaten with sweet sauce, cream, etc. on top: a waffle iron (= for making waffles with) 2 [U] (BrE, informal) language that uses a lot of words but does not say anything important or interesting: The report is just full of waffle. verb [V] 1 ~ (on) (about sth) (BrE, informal, disapproving) to talk or write using a lot of words but without saying anything interesting or important: The principal waffled on about exam results but no one was listening. * If you want to sound professional-don't waffle. 2 ~ (on / over sth) (AmE, informal) to be unable to decide what to do about sth or what you think about sth: The senator was accused of waffling on major issues.