fudge
UK: fʌdʒ | US: fʌdʒ
n. a soft, sweet candy made of sugar, butter, and milk or cream
vt. to present or deal with something in a vague or misleading way
vi. to avoid giving a clear answer or commitment
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The word "fudge" first appeared in the late 17th century as an exclamation meaning "nonsense!" or "lies!"—possibly an alteration of the obsolete verb "fadge" (to fit or agree). By the early 19th century, it evolved to mean "to fake or contrive clumsily," later giving rise to the confectionery sense (mid-19th c.), likely due to the soft, improvised nature of the candy. The verb sense of "evading clarity" reflects its original association with dishonesty.
She made a batch of chocolate fudge for the holiday party.
The politician tried to fudge his answer when asked about the scandal.
Don’t fudge the numbers—we need accurate data.
This recipe is a quick fudge, using condensed milk instead of traditional methods.
His excuse was pure fudge; no one believed him.