fudge
Translation
fudge
Examples
I love chocolate fudge.
I love chocolate fudge.
She made a batch of fudge for the party.
She made a batch of fudge for the party.
Grammar Patterns
((a piece/batch of)) fudge a type of soft candy. She made a batch of fudge for the party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: soft candy, confection, caramel, toffee.
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly from 'fadge', an old verb meaning 'to fit together'. The candy might have been named from a 'fudged' or botched batch of caramels.
Memory Tips
Imagine a rich, dense chocolate square that 'fudges' the line between candy and cake. It's so good, you might 'fudge' the truth about how many you ate!