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To alter something from its true state, typically to deceive
“He gave an honest answer, rather than trying to fudge up data to support his hypothesis.”
To avoid providing a clear answer or statement
“And if, as I suspect, the government is trying to fudge the issue by referring to made-up rules, then that is naughty.”
To use underhanded methods to achieve a goal
“As a quizzer, he also guessed well, reversing that framing process to fudge his way to answers.”
To describe or express in too exaggerated terms
To completely bungle (an opportunity)
To make more beautiful or attractive by adorning or decorating
Plural for a soft crumbly or chewy sweet made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream
“More than most candies, fudge requires precision in temperature and technique.”
Plural for senseless or absurd language or talk
“Those chaps are always talking fudge. When we ask him what he does in civil life, he'll say that he's a professor instead of saying he's a school teacher.”
Plural for a deliberately misleading story (used as an excuse or cover-up)
“Irrespective of whether a fudge is found on the policing issue, continuing tensions are inevitable.”
Plural for a small square of rich chocolate cake, typically containing nuts
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