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fudgy (comparative fudgier, superlative fudgiest) Resembling fudge, as in flavor or texture. (figuratively) Fuzzy, imprecise. (archaic) Irritable.

The Early English "genōg" is connected with other Germanic dialects' words for "enough," like the Old High German "ginuog" and the Gothic "ganohs."

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controversial (comparative more controversial, superlative most controversial) Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.

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fudge in American English

a soft candy made of butter, milk, sugar, and chocolate or other flavoring, etc.

When fudge is a verb, it means to avoid straightforwardly answering a question or addressing a subject: "Just answer my question and don't fudge the issue!" Fudge is an American word from college slang meaning "a made-up story."

One is soft and fudgy in a melting manner (cakey) whilst the other is like a firmer fudge (fudgey). Both have a density to their middles but to varying degrees. The key difference in the textures lies in beyond the actual core and to the crust.

Definition of paupers. plural of pauper. as in beggars. old-fashioned a very poor person who has no money to pay for food, clothing, etc. a story about a rich man and a pauper who switch places.

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Some common synonyms of enough are adequate, competent, and sufficient. While all these words mean "being what is necessary or desirable," enough is less exact in suggestion than sufficient.

Etymology. From Middle English *worthles, from Old English weorþlēas (“worthless”), equivalent to worth +‎ -less. Cognate with Dutch waardeloos (“worthless”), German wertlos (“worthless”), Swedish värdelös (“worthless”).

Adjective. Not valid; not true, correct, acceptable or appropriate. Your argument is invalid because it uses circular reasoning. This invalid contract cannot be legally enforced.

obsolete (comparative more obsolete, superlative most obsolete) (of words, equipment, etc.) No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often in favour of something newer).

Deserving of trust, reliable.

The relationship resulting from affiliating one thing with another. A club, society or umbrella organisation so formed, especially a trade union.

reputation (countable and uncountable, plural reputations) What somebody or something is known for. synonyms ▲quotations ▼ Synonyms: name, (archaic) savour.

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