General
fudgie
What does fudgie mean?
A tourist in northern Michigan — especially Mackinac Island, Traverse City or the Mackinaw City strip — named for the slabs of fudge they inevitably leave with. Mildly affectionate, mildly eye-rolling. Locals know summer's started when the fudgies show up.
"Can't even park downtown in July, it's all fudgies."
Origin
Northern Michigan regional coinage tied to Mackinac Island's century-old fudge-shop trade, which draws millions of visitors a year.
Frequently asked questions
What does "fudgie" mean in Michigan?
In Northern Michigan slang, a fudgie is a tourist — especially one buying fudge on Mackinac Island.
How do you use "fudgie" in a sentence?
"The bridge is packed with fudgies heading up north for the weekend."
Why are tourists called fudgies?
It comes from the fudge shops of Mackinac Island, where visitors are known for buying the local fudge.
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