Word: BUDGE
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Definition of BUDGE
- To move.
"Iโve been pushing this rock as hard as I can, but it wonโt budge an inch."
- To move.
"Iโve been pushing this rock as hard as I can, but I canโt budge it."
- To yield in oneโs opinions or beliefs.
"The Minister for Finance refused to budge on the new economic rules."
- Brisk; stirring; jocund.
- A kind of fur prepared from lambskin dressed with the wool on, formerly used as an edging and ornament, especially on scholastic habits.
- Austere or stiff, like scholastics
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "budge", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "budge" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BUDGE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BUDGE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BUDGE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
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- # the budge effect
- # master of budge
- # playing with budge
- # in terms of budge
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