fudge
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A soft, brown confection made with sugar, butter, and milk.
Mom baked a chocolate cake with a layer of fudge in the middle.
A vague or unclear action or statement meant to avoid a direct answer.
The mayor's plan to fix the traffic problem was just a fudge to gain popularity.
To avoid giving clear information or to mislead.
When asked about his plans, he just fudged the details.