fudge
Translation
fudge, evasion, compromise
Examples
I love eating chocolate fudge.
I love eating chocolate fudge.
The statement was a fudge to avoid commitment.
The statement was a fudge to avoid commitment.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a type of soft sweet I love eating chocolate fudge.
((noun)) an act of evasion or compromise The statement was a fudge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: toffee, caramel; evasion, compromise.
Etymology
The origin is uncertain, but it might be related to the old verb 'fadge', meaning 'to fit together clumsily'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a politician trying to 'fudge' an issue while eating a piece of sweet 'fudge'.