Word: FUDGE
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Definition of FUDGE
- A type of very sweet candy or confection, usually made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream. Often used in the US synonymously with chocolate fudge.
"Have you tried the vanilla fudge? It's delicious!"
- Light or frothy nonsense.
- A deliberately misleading or vague answer.
- To try to avoid giving a direct answer.
"When I asked them if they had been at the party, they fudged."
- To alter something from its true state, as to hide a flaw or uncertainty. Always deliberate, but not necessarily dishonest or immoral.
"Do you fudge your age?"
- To botch or bungle something.
- (minced oath) Used in place of fuck.
- Nonsense; tommyrot.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "fudge" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "fudge" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FUDGE:
- # the fudge effect
- # master of fudge
- # playing with fudge
- # in terms of fudge
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