fudged; fudging
Definition of fudge
(Entry 1 of 2)
2
: to fail to come to grips with : dodge
fudged the issue
1
: to exceed the proper bounds or limits of something
feel that the author has fudged a little on the … rules for crime fiction — Newsweek
also
: cheat
fudging on an exam
2
: to fail to perform as expected
3
: to avoid commitment : hedge
the government's tendency to fudge on delicate matters of policy— Claire Sterling
fudge
nounDefinition of fudge (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: foolish nonsense
—often used interjectionally to express annoyance, disappointment, or disbelief
2
: a soft creamy candy made typically of sugar, milk, butter, and flavoring
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The first known use of fudge was in 1674
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