5 letter words ending in UDGE

The following list contains 5 five letter words in English

5 letter words ending in UDGE in English

5 letter words ending in BUDGE


5 letter words ending in FUDGE


5 letter words ending in JUDGE


5 letter words ending in NUDGE


5 letter words ending in PUDGE


Common 5 letter words ending in UDGE with meaning

WordDefinition
BUDGE
Parts of Speech

verb

Definitions
  1. to move slightly or make room for someone or something else
  2. to change ones opinion or position on something
Pronunciations
  • US: /bʌdʒ/
  • UK: /bʌdʒ/
Origin and Usage

The word "budge" originated from the Middle English word "bougen," which means "to move." It has been in use since the 14th century. In modern usage, it is commonly used to describe a slight movement or change of position, both literally and figuratively.

Synonyms
  • shift
  • move
  • reposition
  • adjust
  • make way
Related Words
  • lodge
  • judge
  • fudge
  • grudge
  • sludge
Example Sentences
  1. He tried to budge the heavy table, but it wouldn move.
  2. She refused to budge on her opinion, even after hearing all the arguments.
FUDGE
Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions
  • Noun: A soft, chewy candy made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream.
  • Verb: To alter or manipulate something in a way that is not genuine or authentic.
Pronunciations
  • US: /fʌdʒ/
  • UK: /fʌdʒ/
Origin and Usage

The word "fudge" is believed to have originated in the United States in the late 1800s. It was first used to describe a type of candy made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream. Over time, the word "fudge" has also come to be used as a verb to describe the act of altering or manipulating something in a way that is not genuine or authentic. This usage is often associated with attempts to conceal or cover up the truth.

Synonyms
  • Falsehood
  • Dishonesty
  • Deception
  • Fabrication
Related Words
  • Flake
  • Guilt
  • Liege
  • Wedge
  • Wodge
Example Sentences
  • The candy store sells a variety of fudge flavors.
  • The company tried to fudge the numbers to make their profits look better.
JUDGE
Parts of Speech

Judge can be used as a noun or a verb.

Definitions
  • Noun: a public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law; a person who decides the results of a competition; a person who forms an opinion or makes a decision after careful thought
  • Verb: to form an opinion or conclusion about; to act as a judge in a competition or contest; to pass legal judgment on; to criticize or condemn harshly
Pronunciations
  • US: /dʒʌdʒ/
  • UK: /dʒʌdʒ/
Origin and Usage

The word "judge" comes from the Old French word "jugier" which means "to judge". It has been in use in English since the 14th century. As a noun, "judge" is commonly used in legal contexts to refer to a public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law. As a verb, "judge" is used to describe the act of forming an opinion or conclusion about something or someone.

Synonyms
  • Noun: arbiter, adjudicator, justice, magistrate
  • Verb: assess, evaluate, appraise, determine
Related Words
  • grace
  • pride
  • honor
  • faith
  • truth
Example Sentences
  • The judge sentenced the defendant to 10 years in prison.
  • She was the judge for the baking competition.
  • He judged
NUDGE
Parts of Speech:

Nudge is a verb and a noun.

Definitions:

As a verb, nudge means to push or poke someone or something gently, often with the elbow or with a finger. As a noun, nudge means a gentle push or touch.

Pronunciations:

US: /nʌdʒ/

UK: /nʌdʒ/

Origin and Usage:

The word nudge originated in the 1670s and is believed to be an alteration of the word "nidge," which means to give a small push. The word has been in use for centuries and is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Synonyms:

As a verb: push, prod, poke, jostle, elbow, bump, jog. As a noun: prod, push, touch, tap, shove.

Related Words:

touch, shove, punch, kick, pinch.

Example Sentences:
  • She nudged him to wake him up.
  • The dog nudged her with its nose.
  • He gave the door a gentle nudge to open it.
PUDGE
Heres the dictionary-style entry for "pudge": Pudge

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A soft, chubby, or plump person or animal.

Pronunciations: US: /pʌdʒ/; UK: /pʌdʒ/

Origin and Usage: The word "pudge" originated in the 19th century as a slang term for a short, fat person. It is a playful and often affectionate term used to describe someone who is soft and cuddly. The word has since been used to describe animals and objects that are similarly plump or chubby.

Synonyms: Chubby, plump, pudgy, rotund, portly, corpulent, overweight, obese.

Related Words: Plump, chubby, flump, clump, slump.

Example Sentences:

  • She was a pudge of a baby, with rolls of fat on her arms and legs.
  • The cat was a pudge, with a round belly that jiggled when she walked.
  • Hes not fat, just a little pudge around the middle.
  • The sofa looked comfortable, with its pudge cushions and soft fabric.
  • The pudge squirrel scurried up the tree, its chubby cheeks stuffed with acorns.