fudge

[fʌdʒ]

fudge Definition

  • 1a soft, sweet, creamy candy made by mixing sugar, butter, and milk or cream
  • 2to avoid making a clear and definite decision or statement

Using fudge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fudge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I made some fudge for the bake sale.

  • Example

    She fudged the numbers to make the report look better.

  • Example

    He fudged his answer to avoid getting in trouble.

  • Example

    The politician fudged on his campaign promises.

fudge Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with fudge

  • a thick, warm chocolate sauce used as a topping for ice cream or other desserts

    Example

    I love to put hot fudge on my sundae.

  • an adjustment made to a calculation or measurement to account for errors or uncertainties

    Example

    The engineers added a fudge factor to their calculations to ensure the bridge would be strong enough.

  • to avoid talking about the main topic or question, especially by talking about irrelevant things

    Example

    The politician kept fudging the issue during the debate.

Origins of fudge

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Summary: fudge in Brief

The term 'fudge' [fʌdʒ] refers to a soft, sweet, creamy candy made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream. It can also mean to avoid making a clear and definite decision or statement. Examples of 'fudge' include 'I made some fudge for the bake sale,' and 'She fudged the numbers to make the report look better.' Phrases like 'hot fudge' and 'fudge factor' extend the meaning of 'fudge' into specific contexts.

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