Definition of fudge
fudged
;fudging
transitive verb
1a : to devise as a substitute : fakeb : falsify fudged the figures
2 : to fail to come to grips with : dodge fudged the issue
intransitive verb
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
From the M-W Editors
Examples of fudge in a Sentence
Politicians have been known to fudge the issues.
The treasurer fudged the figures.
It was later discovered that the researchers had fudged their data.
Origin and Etymology of fudge
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1674
fudge
Definition of fudge
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
3 : something that is fudged; especially : a bending of rules or a compromise
Examples of fudge in a Sentence
We bought three kinds of fudge.
His response to these charges has been a series of denials and fudges.
1766
First Known Use of fudge
1766
FUDGE Defined for English Language Learners
fudge
playDefinition of fudge for English Language Learners
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: to fail to deal with (something) in an open and direct way
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: to speak or act in a way that is meant to avoid dealing with a problem directly
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: to change (something) in order to trick people
fudge
Definition of fudge for English Language Learners
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: a soft, sweet brown candy
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: a statement that does not deal with a problem or issue in a direct way
FUDGE Defined for Kids
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