How to Pronounce "budge up"

expression

ˈbədʒ/ /ˈəp

BUHJ-uhp

bˈʌdʒ/ /ˈʌp

BUJ-up

Definition

A British informal expression meaning to move over or make space so someone else can sit or fit.

American English

ˈbədʒ/ /ˈəp

British English

bˈʌdʒ/ /ˈʌp

BUHJ-uhp

BUJ-up

Can you budge up so I can sit down?

There’s not much space, can everyone budge up a bit?

If you budge up a little, I’ll fit on the sofa.

Oi, mate, budge up—there’s loads of people waiting to sit.