badger

[US]/ˈbædʒə(r)/
[UK]/ˈbædʒər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.badger;badger fur.

Phrases & Collocations

badger burrow

badger cull

badger sett

badger hair

badger-like animal

Example Sentences

the badger is a carrier of TB.

journalists badgered him about the deals.

Tom had finally badgered her into going.

don't constantly badger people with inane questions.

The judge castigated the attorney for badgering the witness.

Badgers had undermined the foundations of the church.

My girlfriend badgered me to buy a necklace for her.

The children badgered me into taking them to the cinema.

They badgered me into buying a new car.

the damage done to pastures by badgers grubbing for worms.

they dig up badger setts and unleash terriers into them.

A belligerent reporter badgered the President for the facts).

The children badgered me into taking them to the seaside.

The sharp sound of a twig snapping scared the badger away.

Reporters hounded the celebrity for an interview. Tobadger is to nag or tease persistently:

Infection rate of Nematoda and cestode in wild badger were 63.16%(12/19)and 5.26%(l/19)respectively.The nemathelminth parasited on the wild badger" stomach and intestinal tract.

The child badgered his parents to buy him a new bicycle. Topester is to inflict a succession of petty annoyances:

The badger sett had twelve entrances to what must have been a labyrinth of tunnels.

Real-world Examples

She badgered and badgered my PR people, and I admire that kind of tenacity.”

Source: Fifty Shades of Grey (Audiobook Excerpt)

Oh, well, don't forget Duck is also a badger.

Source: Sarah and the little duckling

Objection. Counsel is badgering the witness.

Source: Out of Control Season 3

You've been home for an hour and haven't badgered me for any snacks.

Source: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Original Movie

So, today, we present the coyote and the badger.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2020 Compilation

What? No, I don't! Stop badgering me!

Source: Modern Family - Season 05

Miss Hacker intends to join the badger protest.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 1

" Badgers! " said Lucy. " Foxes! " said Edmund. " Rabbits! " said Susan.

Source: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Stoffel's more obliging son, Stumpy, and another rescued honey badger, Julius, are taking on the challenge.

Source: PBS "Nature" documentary series

Milton Keynes and badgers. Who knew that's your expertise.

Source: Gourmet Base

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