a batter cake with a pattern of deep indentations on each side, formed by the gridlike design on each of the two hinged parts of the metal appliance (waffle iron) in which the cake is baked.

Also, waffled. having a gridlike or indented lattice shape or design

a waffle pattern.

verb

change , change one’s mind , equivocate , flip-flop * , vacillate , yo-yo , euphemize , hedge , shuffle , tergiversate , weasel

noun

ambiguity , equivoque , euphemism , hedge , prevarication , shuffle , tergiversation , weasel word