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Badger: meaning, definitions and examples

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badger

 

[ หˆbรฆdส’ษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

wild animal

A heavily built omnivorous nocturnal mammal of the weasel family, typically having a grey and black coat.

Synonyms

burrower, marten, otter

Examples of usage

  • They spotted a badger digging a burrow in the field.
  • The badger's distinctive markings help it blend into its woodland habitat.
Context #2 | Verb

pester or harass

Repeatedly and annoyingly ask someone to do something.

Synonyms

bother, hassle, pester

Examples of usage

  • He badgered her until she agreed to go on a date with him.
  • The salesperson continued to badger the customer to purchase the extended warranty.

Translations

Translations of the word "badger" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น texugo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคœเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dachs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ luwak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพั€ััƒะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ borsuk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒŠใ‚ฐใƒž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท blaireau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tejรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท porsuk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค์†Œ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jezevec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jazvec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jazbec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ greifingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพั€ัั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ borsuq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tejรณn

Etymology

The word 'badger' originated from the Middle English word 'bageard', which is derived from 'bage' (stripe) and the suffix '-ard' (indicating a characteristic or tendency). This likely refers to the badger's stripes. Badgers have been depicted in various cultures and mythologies, often symbolizing persistence, protection, or cunning.

See also: badge.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,595, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.