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- [wof-uh l]
- /ˈwɒf əl/
- /ˈwɒfli /
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- [wof-uh l]
- /ˈwɒf əl/
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
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Origin of waffly
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 Waffly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
waffly 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
waffly usage trend in Literature
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