like a brock, to set brock to badger, to dig like a brock

Formal and Informal Expressions of brock

In different contexts, you can replace 'brock' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'badger' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'critter' is a commonplace synonym.

brock: Explore its Definition & Usage

brock Definition

1a badger
2a young badger

Using brock: Examples

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

Example
The brock was digging in the field.
Example
The brock and his family lived in the sett.

brock Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for brock

badger

Phrases with brock

like a brock
very dirty or untidy
Example
After playing in the mud, the children were like brocks.
to set brock to badger
to set one person to pester or annoy another
Example
He set his little brother to badger him about the chores.
to dig like a brock
to dig vigorously or with great effort
Example
The gardener dug like a brock to plant the new tree.

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Summary: brock in Brief

'Brock' [bräk] is a noun that refers to a badger or a young badger. It can be used in phrases such as 'like a brock,' meaning very dirty or untidy, and 'to set brock to badger,' meaning to set one person to pester or annoy another. The phrase 'to dig like a brock' means to dig vigorously or with great effort.