Fudge ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Fudge ( verb )

1. To tamper with or manipulate something in order to achieve a desired outcome.
2. To evade responsibility or accountability.

Origin:

The origin of the word "fudge" is uncertain. it may come from the early 17th century word "fadge", meaning "to make do or make something fit.".

Examples:

1. The politician was caught trying to fudge the numbers in order to make it look like crime rates had dropped.
2. The student tried to fudge her way out of taking the test by pretending to be sick.
3. The company was accused of fudging their emissions data to avoid penalties.
4. The manager tried to fudge the numbers to make it look like the company was making more money than it actually was.
5. The teacher caught the student fudging on his homework.

(As a noun)

Fudge ( noun )

1. To tamper with or manipulate something in order to achieve a desired outcome.
2. To evade responsibility or accountability.

Origin:

The origin of the word "fudge" is uncertain. it may come from the early 17th century word "fadge", meaning "to make do or make something fit.".

Examples:

1. The politician was caught trying to fudge the numbers in order to make it look like crime rates had dropped.
2. The student tried to fudge her way out of taking the test by pretending to be sick.
3. The company was accused of fudging their emissions data to avoid penalties.
4. The manager tried to fudge the numbers to make it look like the company was making more money than it actually was.
5. The teacher caught the student fudging on his homework.