Definition of Fudge
Fudge
fudge
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(noun)
a soft sweet or candy which may be either chewy or crumbly, made out of sugar, milk or cream, butter, and some flavoring;
e.g. She received a box of chocolate fudge for her birthday.
(noun)
in American usage, a rich melted chocolate which is used as a dessert sauce or as a cake filling;
e.g. He ate a bowl of ice cream with fudge on top.
(noun)
an attempt to manipulate information or present it in a misleading way, an attempt to compromise on something or bend the rules;
e.g. In order to conceal his fudge, he had to tell more lies.
(noun)
in old usage, nonsense or foolishness, often used to express disappointment, annoyance, or disbelief (often used as an exclamation as "Fudge!");
e.g. I hoped that this experience would cure him of his fudge, but it apparently had no effect.
(verb)
to fake or falsify some information (facts or figures) by manipulating or otherwise adjusting them so that they represent the desired result;
e.g. The scientists tried to fudge their data so they would continue to receive funding.
(verb)
to deal with something or present it in a way that is inadequate, vague, or somehow improper or unfair, in order to cheat, conceal the truth, or mislead;
e.g. She didn't want to fudge the competition by gaining an unfair advantage.
(verb)
to fail to accept or commit to something;
e.g. The authorities tried to fudge the issue and avoid discussing it before the media.
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