Definitions

1. verb

to speak or talk slowly and indistinctly, often with a deliberate effort to be obscure or confusing.

“The politician was accused of tardling during the press conference, making it difficult for the audience to understand his stance on the issue.”

2. noun

a person who speaks or talks slowly and indistinctly, often with a deliberate effort to be obscure or confusing.

“The journalist had to deal with a tardle during the interview, who kept using ambiguous language to avoid answering direct questions.”