Budge: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธ
budge
[ bสdส ]
movement, change
To budge means to move or shift slightly. It can refer to physical movement or a change in position. This term is often used in contexts where an individual is resistant to change, or where a stubborn object or person is involved. The word can imply a minimal or reluctant movement, often suggesting that more effort is needed to effect a larger change.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He wouldn't budge from his opinion.
- The heavy box wouldn't budge an inch.
- She tried to budge the stubborn dog off the couch.
Translations
Translations of the word "budge" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mover
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคฟเคฒเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช bewegen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menggeser
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ przesunฤ ฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅใใ
๐ซ๐ท bouger
๐ช๐ธ mover
๐น๐ท hareket ettirmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ง์ด๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุญุฑูู
๐จ๐ฟ pohybovat
๐ธ๐ฐ pohybovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็งปๅจ
๐ธ๐ฎ premakniti
๐ฎ๐ธ hreyfa
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพะทาะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแซแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hษrษkษt etdirmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ mover
Etymology
The word 'budge' is believed to have originated in the late 16th century, possibly derived from the Middle English term 'budge', which meant to shift or move. It is often thought to be related to the Old French word 'bouger', meaning to move, which also has roots in the Latin word 'pulsare', meaning to push. Over time, 'budge' evolved in both meaning and usage, becoming commonly associated with both physical movement and metaphorical uses, such as in refusing to change one's stance or opinion. This adaptability has allowed 'budge' to maintain relevance in modern English, often appearing in colloquial speech.