Fudged: meaning, definitions and examples
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fudged
[ fʌdʒd ]
manipulation, deception
To fudge something means to avoid making a clear or direct statement, often by being evasive or ambiguous. This term is commonly used when someone is attempting to manipulate facts, figures, or situations to benefit themselves or to avoid responsibility. It can also indicate a lack of precision in reporting or making claims that are not entirely accurate. The act of fudging may involve exaggerating, lying, or misrepresenting information.
Synonyms
evade, manipulate, misrepresent.
Examples of usage
- He fudged his expense report to get more money.
- The politician fudged the statistics during the debate.
- She tends to fudge the truth when asked difficult questions.
Translations
Translations of the word "fudged" in other languages:
🇵🇹 falsificado
🇮🇳 धोखा दिया गया
🇩🇪 gefälscht
🇮🇩 dipalsukan
🇺🇦 спотворений
🇵🇱 fałszowany
🇯🇵 捏造された
🇫🇷 falsifié
🇪🇸 falsificado
🇹🇷 sahte
🇰🇷 조작된
🇸🇦 مزور
🇨🇿 falšovaný
🇸🇰 falšovaný
🇨🇳 伪造的
🇸🇮 ponarejen
🇮🇸 falsaður
🇰🇿 жалған
🇬🇪 მოიტაცებული
🇦🇿 saxta
🇲🇽 falsificado
Etymology
The term 'fudge' originated in the 18th century, likely derived from the 18th-century British phrase 'to fudge on the truth,' which meant to evade the truth or to be vague about the facts. It was first recorded in print in the 1750s, while the verb form began to appear in the early 19th century. Fudging was initially associated with academic or professional dishonesty, often linked to manipulating figures in financial statements or academic tests. The term later evolved to encompass a broader range of evasive behavior, commonly used in both casual conversation and formal contexts. Over the years, 'fudge' also entered culinary lexicon, denoting a type of soft, rich chocolate confection, thus reflecting the multifaceted nature of the word in different contexts.