「やばいリンガル」 Waffle
| Pronunciation | /ˈwɒf.əl/ (ワッフル) |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | Verb |
| English Definition |
To talk or write at length without getting to the point; vague, rambling talk. |
| Japanese Translation |
だらだらと要領を得ない話をする |
| Japanese Explanation |
要点のない、だらだらとした話や文章を意味する動詞・名詞。 |
Origin
General British/Australian informal term, of imitative/expressive origin describing aimless talk.
Related Words
朝起きると米・英語圏では、waffleが朝食のメニューに入っている可能性が高いが、オージー英語では朝からwaffleすると嫌われるかもしれない。何でだろう？
In other English-speaking countries, there’s a high likelihood waffles may appear on a breakfast menu, but if you began waffling from first thing in the morning in Strine, Australian English, you might find yourself becoming unpopular fairly quickly. Keep reading to find out why.
| Waffle | |
| 日本語の意味 Meaning in Japanese | ワッフル Waffuru |
| 米・英語の意味 Meaning in U.S./British English | Waffle, a sweet pastry often eaten at breakfast |
| だけどオージー英語では、、、 But the meaning in Strine is.... | 煮え切らない無駄言をしゃべる Long-winded, boring, pointless speech |