fudging

fudge

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fuhj]
- /fʌdʒ/
- /fʌdʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fuhj]
- /fʌdʒ/

Definitions of fudging word

noun fudging a small stereotype or a few lines of specially prepared type, bearing a newspaper bulletin, for replacing a detachable part of a page plate without the need to replate the entire page. 1
noun fudging the bulletin thus printed, often in color. 1
noun fudging a machine or attachment for printing such a bulletin. 1
verb without object fudging to cheat or welsh (often followed by on): to fudge on an exam; to fudge on one's campaign promises. 1
verb without object fudging to avoid coming to grips with something: to fudge on an issue. 1
verb without object fudging to exaggerate a cost, estimate, etc., in order to allow leeway for error. 1

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Origin of fudging

First appearance:

before 1690

One of the 49% oldest English words

1690-1700; origin uncertain; cf. fudge3

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Parts of speech for Fudging

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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fudging popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for fudging

noun fudging

runaround — indecisive or evasive treatment, especially in response to a request: Ask for a raise and he'll give you the runaround.
copout — an act or instance of copping out; reneging; evasion: The governor's platform was a cop-out.
run around — to go quickly by moving the legs more rapidly than at a walk and in such a manner that for an instant in each step all or both feet are off the ground.
jive — swing music or early jazz.

All 12 Synonyms of fudging