Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fudge

noun and verb
/fʌdʒ/
Definition
A soft, creamy candy made with sugar, butter, and milk, often flavored with chocolate.
Examples
  • She made a batch of chocolate fudge for the school fundraiser.
  • He decided to fudge the numbers on his report to make them look better.
Meaning
To manipulate or fabricate information or actions, often to avoid responsibility or to escape from difficult situations.
Synonyms
  • candy
  • confound
  • distort
  • falsify