fudged; fudging
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
Newsweek2
: to fail to perform as expected
3
: to avoid commitment : hedge
the government's tendency to fudge on delicate matters of policy—Claire Sterling
Claire Sterling1
: 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
Verb
Politicians have been known to fudge the issues.
The treasurer fudged the figures.
It was later discovered that the researchers had fudged their data.
Noun
We bought three kinds of fudge.
His response to these charges has been a series of denials and fudges.
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Jim Talamonti, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2025
There are some questions in political life, alas, that can’t be fudged.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 13 Mar. 2025
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The shop is known for their old-fashioned way of making fudge and chocolate using copper kettles and traditional paddles, and of course hand-dipping the chocolates.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Weitzel added that municipalities can fudge the numbers.
—Jim Talamonti, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2025
There are some questions in political life, alas, that can’t be fudged.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
The whiskey offers a smooth, creamy, and flavorful experience on the palate, showcasing orchard fruit, fudge, vanilla, nuts, caramel, subtle wood spices, and seasoned oak.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The shop is known for their old-fashioned way of making fudge and chocolate using copper kettles and traditional paddles, and of course hand-dipping the chocolates.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Fudge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fudge. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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fudge
2 of 2 noun1
: foolish nonsense
2
: a soft creamy candy made typically of milk, sugar, butter, and flavoring
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