Meaning
A type of very sweet candy or confection, usually made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Probably a variant of fadge (“to fit”), the confectionery sense having evolved from the meaning of “merging together” or “turning out as expected”.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
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