The act of making arrangements with someone then bailing at the last minute, preferably when the other party is already at said prearranged destination and/or activity.
Poor smuck - "Hey Steve just arrived at Golf, how far away are you?"
Steve - "Hey mate, yeah I know i said 10 minutes ago how keen I was for golf but... I'm not coming..."
Poor smuck - "Classic Waddelling."
To quit at an early stage or at the first sign of discomfort/inconvenience.
Boys, I have a very slight pain in my knee, Iâm going to Brindle it. See ya next week.
Lads, this puppy wants to be fed and exercised, not for me, Iâm going to Brindle it and give it away.
I know I said Iâd go to the bar with the boys, but Sophia is in town so, so Iâm a Brindle on beers tonight lads.