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