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fudge

 

[ fʌdʒ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

sweet dessert

Fudge is a type of confectionery made by mixing sugar, butter, and milk, heating it to the soft-ball stage at 240 °F (116 °C), and then beating the mixture while it cools so that it acquires a smooth, creamy consistency.

Synonyms

candy, confectionery, sweet treat

Examples of usage

  • She made a batch of delicious chocolate fudge for the bake sale.
  • I love the rich and creamy texture of homemade fudge.
Context #2 | Verb

to avoid dealing with something

To fudge something means to avoid dealing with it directly, often by manipulating the information or figures in a way that is not completely honest or accurate.

Synonyms

distort, manipulate, misrepresent

Examples of usage

  • The company tried to fudge their financial reports to make the profits look better than they actually were.
  • He tends to fudge the details when he doesn't want to admit the truth.

Translations

Translations of the word "fudge" in other languages:

🇵🇹 doce de leite

🇮🇳 फज

🇩🇪 Fudge

🇮🇩 fudge

🇺🇦 фадж

🇵🇱 fudge

🇯🇵 ファッジ

🇫🇷 fudge

🇪🇸 fudge

🇹🇷 fudge

🇰🇷 퍼지

🇸🇦 حلوى الفدج

🇨🇿 fudge

🇸🇰 fudge

🇨🇳 软糖

🇸🇮 fudge

🇮🇸 fudge

🇰🇿 фадж

🇬🇪 ფაჯი

🇦🇿 fudge

🇲🇽 fudge

Etymology

The origins of the word 'fudge' as a sweet treat can be traced back to the late 17th century in America. It is believed to have originated from a mistake made by a cook who was trying to make caramel but instead created a new type of confectionery. The verb 'fudge' in the sense of avoiding dealing with something dates back to the 18th century, where it was used to describe manipulating or distorting information. Over time, 'fudge' has become a popular term both in the culinary world and in everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,951, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.