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fadge

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //fædʒ//

KK: /fædʒ/

noun
Definition

A type of small bread or bun made from leftover dough, often associated with Irish cuisine, or a gait of horses that is faster than a jog but slower than a trot.


Example

She baked a batch of fadge for the family gathering, and everyone loved them.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried making fadge?
Sloth B
No, I haven't, what's that?
Sloth A
It's a type of Irish potato bread, and it's really delicious.
Sloth B
That sounds interesting! I’d love to give it a try.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
loaf
bun
bread
Antonyms
none
none
none
verb
Definition

To fit well or to be suitable for something.


Example

The new shoes fadge perfectly with my outfit.


Tense Forms

Past: fadged

Past Participle: fadged


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried to fadge a new recipe with me?
Sloth B
I haven't, but it sounds like a fun idea!
Sloth A
We could plan a weekend to fadge something delicious together.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

The word 'fadge' originates from Old English 'fadian', meaning to fit or to suit. It describes the act of something fitting together or being appropriate.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'fits' or 'suits' well — that's why 'fadge' means to fit together.

Visually Confused Words
fage
fade
faldage
padge
madge
gadge
fudge
fodge
Is this page helpful?
Definitely! I love cooking with friends.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fit
suit
agree
Antonyms
fail
disagree
miss