Meaning of the word badger in English

What does badger mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

badger

US /ˈbædʒ.ɚ/

UK /ˈbædʒ.ər/

a heavily built, nocturnal, omnivorous mammal of the weasel family, typically having a gray and black coat and a white head with black stripes.

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The badger emerged from its sett at dusk.

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We saw a family of badgers foraging in the field.

to pester (someone) to do something; to annoy persistently.

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She kept badgering him about the overdue report.

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Don't badger me with so many questions!

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honey badger