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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

fudging

/ˈfʌdʒɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does fudging mean?

verb

to make something seem more impressive or attractive by adding or inventing details, or to make a small mistake or inaccuracy in order to avoid trouble.

Example

"The politician was accused of fudging the figures to make the economy look better than it was."

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