Construction Jargon

verb to move slightly or make a small movement

• Despite numerous attempts, the heavy rock wouldn't budge from its position.
• I tried pushing the door, but it wouldn't budge.
• I begged him to budge on the price, but he wouldn't give in.
• Her stubbornness was like a wall that wouldn't budge no matter what I said.

noun a product or result of creating or producing something

verb to create or produce something

adjective having been created or produced

• The decision was made after careful consideration of all the facts.
• I made a sandwich for lunch.
• She made a killing in the stock market yesterday.
• His words made her heart soar with happiness.

noun a small or cramped dwelling or business premises

verb to crouch or sit with one's knees bent and one's heels close to or touching one's buttocks

adjective short and thick; disproportionately short and thick

• The fitness instructor demonstrated the proper form for a squat.
• I can feel the burn in my legs after doing squats at the gym.
• I'm going to squat at the park later to hang out with my friends.
• The company decided to squat on the property until they could find a buyer.

noun a difficult or challenging situation or problem

verb to walk heavily or clumsily

• The arborist examined the tree stumps to determine the age of the forest.
• We sat on the tree stumps by the campfire and roasted marshmallows.
• I tripped over those dang tree stumps in the yard again.
• The unexpected news left him feeling like he had been kicked in the stumps.