One of the delights of Christmas grazing is Fudge. While I was indulging in that substance the other day, neighbors Alexandra and Danielle Arens asked where the word came from.
Fudge is a soft Candy made from chocolate chips, sugar, butter, and condensed milk. It became popular as a candy in the late 19th century. The name seems to have come from a 17thcentury verb, fadge, which meant to fit or merge together. The candy’s name, then, would refer to the fact that it is a blend.
Aside from that, the word fudge has some other interesting meanings. It can mean a vague and ambiguous statement designed to dodge a committed stance. It is the term used for a piece of last-minute news inserted in a newspaper. It is a synonym for nonsense, and a euphemism for the F word.
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