badger

[ˈbædʒər]

badger Definition

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

Using badger: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "badger" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The badger is known for its distinctive black and white striped face.

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    Badgers are known for their digging abilities and can create extensive underground burrow systems.

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    Badgers are primarily solitary animals and are most active at night.

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    Badgers are known to be fierce defenders of their territory.

badger Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for badger

Phrases with badger

  • to pester or harass someone until they do something

    Example

    He badgered his parents into buying him a new phone.

  • to settle down comfortably in a place

    Example

    After moving around for years, she finally settled like a badger in her new home.

  • the practice of killing badgers in an attempt to control the spread of bovine tuberculosis

    Example

    The government has implemented a badger cull in certain areas to try and control the spread of bovine tuberculosis.

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Summary: badger in Brief

A 'badger' [ˈbædʒər] is a heavily built, omnivorous, nocturnal mammal of the weasel family, known for its distinctive black and white striped face. Badgers are primarily solitary animals and are most active at night. They are known for their digging abilities and can create extensive underground burrow systems. The phrase 'badger someone into something' means to pester or harass someone until they do something.

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