Budge up

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verb

To move a little to make space for someone else.

Could you budge up a bit? I need to sit down.
Visual representation of "budge up" - To move a little to make space for someone else.

Often appears as...

  • budge up a bit
  • budge up please

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "budge up"
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Casual Use

Used in informal settings among friends or family, not in formal or professional situations.

Illustration for Casual Use
Hey, can you budge up on the couch? I want to sit too.
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Spatial Request

Often used to ask someone to move slightly and make space in a limited area, like a bench or sofa.

Illustration for Spatial Request
Budge up, please; there's enough room for all of us if we squeeze a bit.
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Non-verbal Cues

Can be accompanied by body language, like patting the space you'd like to occupy or gesturing.

Illustration for Non-verbal Cues
She patted the seat next to her and said, 'Budge up a bit for me?'
Visual representation of the word "Budge up"

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