Budge up Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
Chiefly British and informal; rarely used in American English. Most often said when sharing a seat (sofa, bench). Used as a friendly request, often with friends or family. Not rude, but can sound abrupt if not softened by tone or other words (e.g., 'Could you budge up a bit?').
Spanish: hazte a un lado - muévete un pocoPortuguese (BR): dá uma chegadinha - chega pra láPortuguese (PT): chega-te para o lado - mexe-te um bocadinhoChinese (Simplified): 挪一挪 - 让一让Chinese (Traditional): 挪一挪 - 讓一讓Hindi: ज़रासा खिसक जाओ - ज़रा हटोArabic: زِح قليلاً - تحرّك قليلاًBengali: সরাও - একটু সরে বসোRussian: подвинься - подвиньтесьJapanese: ちょっとつめて - 少し詰めてVietnamese: xích qua - nhích raKorean: 좀 옆으로 가줘 - 자리 좀 비켜줘Turkish: biraz kay - kenara çekilUrdu: ذرا ہٹ جاؤ - تھوڑا سا جگہ دوIndonesian: geser - geseran
Example Sentences
Can you budge up so I can sit down?
basic
There’s not much space, can everyone budge up a bit?
basic
If you budge up a little, I’ll fit on the sofa.
basic
Oi, mate, budge up—there’s loads of people waiting to sit.
natural
I had to ask the kids to budge up to make room for grandma.
natural
Would you mind if I asked you to budge up just a touch?
natural