fudge

Definition

  • noun: a soft, sweet brown candy
  • verb: to fail to deal with (something) in an open and direct way
  • verb: to devise as a substitute
  • often used interjectionally to express annoyance, disappointment, or disbelief
  • synonyms: fake, stuff, nonsense

Examples

  • His response to these charges has been a series of denials and 'fudges'.

  • It was later discovered that the researchers had 'fudged' their data.

  • a 'hot-fudge' sundae [=an ice-cream sundae made with hot fudge]

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