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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbədʒ/ /ˈəp
British English
bˈʌdʒ/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUHJ-uhp
UK
BUJ-up
Listen in Context
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.