Budging: meaning, definitions and examples

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budging

 

[ หˆbสŒdส’.ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

shifting position

To budge is to make a slight movement or change in position. This term is often used when something is stuck or resistant to change. Budging can involve physical objects or metaphorically refer to opinions or beliefs. It typically implies a minimal or reluctant movement.

Synonyms

budge, move, shift

Examples of usage

  • I tried to push the heavy box, but it wouldn't budge.
  • She refused to budge on her decision.
  • The car was stuck in the mud, and no amount of pushing would budge it.

Translations

Translations of the word "budging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น empurrar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคฟเคธเค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schieben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendorong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดัˆั‚ะพะฒั…ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ popychanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠผใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pousser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ empujar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท itmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ posunout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ posunรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽจๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ premikati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fleygja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฑา“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ itษ™lษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ empujar

Etymology

The word 'budge' is believed to originate from the early 14th century, derived from the Middle French word 'bouger,' meaning 'to move.' The term was likely influenced by the Latin word 'bullire,' which means 'to boil' or 'to bubble,' indicating movement. 'Budge' began to be used in English as a verb implying a slight or reluctant movement. The phrase 'won't budge' became popular by the 19th century, expressing stubbornness or inflexibility in behavior or decisions. Over time, 'budging' has maintained its association with minimal movement, often in a reluctant context, making it a useful term in both colloquial and formal language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,115, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.