fudge

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun soft creamy candy
  2. verb tamper, with the purpose of deception
  3. verb avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

Etymology

Probably a variant of fadge (“to fit”), the confectionery sense having evolved from the meaning of “merging together” or “turning out as expected”.

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