Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fudge

noun and verb
/fʌdʒ/
Definition
A soft, creamy candy made by blending sugar, butter, and milk, often flavored and sometimes containing nuts or chocolate.
Examples
  • She made some delicious chocolate fudge for the party.
  • He decided to fudge the numbers to make the report look better.
Meaning
To cheat or to avoid making a decision about something, or to alter information to make it seem more favorable.
Synonyms
  • candy
  • delicacy
  • sweet
  • to falsify
  • to manipulate