verb
fudges; fudged; fudging
[+ obj] :to fail to deal with (something) in an open and direct way
[no obj] :to speak or act in a way that is meant to avoid dealing with a problem directly - often + on
[+ obj] :to change (something) in order to trick people
noun
plural fudges
[noncount] :a soft, sweet brown candy
[count] :a statement that does not deal with a problem or issue in a direct way
hot fudge
US :a hot, thick, chocolate sauce that is usually served on ice cream