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
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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.
Recent Examples of fudge from the Web
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General latency has improved across the board (at least in pre-release play), though Splatoon 2 still fudges a noticeable amount of its paint-bullet impact.
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What’s missing from the arguments is any serious analysis of why Republican rhetoric fudged the universal coverage question.
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Should Liza be forgiven for fudging her birthdate to compete in a market dominated by millennials?
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Renewable energy is widely seen as a major driver of future global growth and Trump was accused of fudging the figures on the agreement's economic impact and on its projected effects on reining in rising global temperatures.
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Earlier this month, the group’s finance ministers had to fudge language opposing protectionism in trade, again due to U.S. objections.
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Unknown California Department of Water Resources Brown wasn’t above fudging the numbers.
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True or not—and curator Diane Waggoner fudges the claim by wanting to omit numberless shows of Civil War...
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And Mr. Trump has often fudged small, easily checked details with no clear reason for doing so.
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Origin and Etymology of fudge
origin unknown
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.
Recent Examples of fudge from the Web
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For those not in the know, Polar Pizza involves a double fudge brownie crust and mint chocolate chip ice cream topped with Oreo cookie pieces.
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Shops along the main avenue Wall Street (no, that’s not a typo) include the Country Store where their buttercreme fudge is made the old-fashioned way and Grandma’s Toy Box for classic toys like pick-up sticks, bug-catching essentials and binoculars.
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Some teachers brought Zingermann's coffee cake from Ann Arbor, Mich., and fudge from Mackinac Island.
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The decadent hot fudge sundae is topped with seasonal berries and a Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Blueberry Square.
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Meanwhile, the chocolate fudge waffle with peanut butter ice cream is exactly what the menu advertises.
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Zuckerman dresses up butter cake with a caramelized pineapple ring, kiwi-mango salad and spiced syrup, and her cookies and cream features broken pieces of black fudge cake, vanilla-bean mousse and sambucca chocolate sauce.
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The experience was better than the cheeseburger and fries, but the hot fudge and caramel shake was incredible.
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The next-generation store features a fudge shop, indoor archery range and tech room, boat shop, gun library, bargain cave, aquarium, taxidermy and more.
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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
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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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