noun Uncommon

fudge

fuhj

Fudge (noun) means a soft, very sweet candy made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream. Example: “She bought a slab of chocolate fudge at the fair.”

noun

A soft, very sweet candy made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream.

"She bought a slab of chocolate fudge at the fair."

verb

To avoid giving a direct or honest answer.

"The politician fudged the question about tax increases."

"He fudged his answer when asked why he was late."

To alter or manipulate figures or facts slightly, often to hide a problem.

"The manager was accused of fudging the sales numbers."

How to use fudge

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA sweet candy, or as a verb, to dodge a direct answer or slightly alter facts to cover something up.

Common pairings

fudge the numbers fudge an answer chocolate fudge

Word forms

fudged past tense, fudges plural, Fudges plural, fudges singular

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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."

Synonyms

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Rhymes for fudge

judge nudge budge grudge smudge sludge begrudge misjudge

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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