Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [wof-uh l]
- /ˈwɒf əl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [wof-uh l]
- /ˈwɒf əl/
Definitions of waffler word
- verb without object waffler to speak or write equivocally: to waffle on an important issue. 1
- verb with object waffler to speak or write equivocally about: to waffle a campaign promise. 1
- noun waffler waffling language. 1
- noun waffler One who waffles, or changes sides or positions frequently. 1
- noun waffler One who waffles or rambles; a vague, unfocused speaker or writer. 0
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Origin of waffler
First appearance:
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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Parts of speech for Waffler
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waffler popularity
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.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
waffler usage trend in Literature
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