budge up
A2 informal intransitive
In simple words
To slide over a little bit so someone else can sit down next to you.
Literal meaning: To budge (move slightly) upward along a surface to create space.
Meanings
1 A2 informal
To move along a seat, bench, or sofa to create space for another person.
"Can you budge up a bit? There's not enough room for all three of us on this bench."
Usage notes
Almost exclusively British English. Very common in everyday speech, especially in crowded public places. Usually directed at someone as a friendly or light-hearted request.
Commonly used with
bench sofa seat room space bus
Forms
Base
budge up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
budges up
he/she/it
Past simple
budged up
yesterday
Past participle
budged up
have + pp
-ing form
budging up
continuous
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