Definition of fudge factor

fudge factor

noun

• the amount by which a numerical amount is fudged (adjusted).
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  Last edited on Nov 09 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

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Other terms relating to 'factor':
Bud Factor	Definitions include: the gross exaggeration or embellishment of everyday stories, can often times be complete fabrications.
DDF	Definitions include: distance distortion factor.
duh factor, the	Definitions include: "duh", "oh my gosh", "blonde moment", "brain fart".
pucker factor	Definitions include: The tightening to various degrees of the anal sphincter as a result of engaging in various acts of terror or daring.
WAF	Definitions include: acronym for "wife acceptance factor."
'x' factor, the	Definitions include: something that is not specifically identifiable that creates a person's success.
Other terms relating to 'fudge':
around the corner where fudge is made	Definitions include: the bathroom.
fudge	Definitions include: a replacement word for fuck.
fudge nuts	Definitions include: exclamation of displeasure.
fudge packer	Definitions include: a homosexual male.
pack fudge	Definitions include: to engage in anal sex.
what the fudge	Definitions include: euphemism for "what the fuck".

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