fudge
16 synonyms and 0 antonyms for fudge, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A soft, very sweet candy made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream.
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How to use fudge
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Etymology
Probably a variant of fadge, "to fit together," which likely inspired the sense of "faking a fit" or "making do."
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What does “fudge” mean?
The word “fudge” means a soft, very sweet candy made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream. In plain terms, a sweet candy, or as a verb, to dodge a direct answer or slightly alter facts to cover something up.
How do you pronounce “fudge”?
“Fudge” is pronounced fuhj (/fʌd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fudge” in a sentence?
Here is “fudge” used in a sentence: “She bought a slab of chocolate fudge at the fair.”
What part of speech is “fudge”?
Depending on how it is used, “fudge” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “fudge” a common word?
“Fudge” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fudge” have?
“Fudge” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a soft, very sweet candy made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream.