Definition of badger - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animalsmall nocturnal burrowing mammal native to Europe and Asia
- The badger dug a new burrow near the forest edge..
2.
toolsTECH. UK brush made from coarse animal hair used for paintingTECH. UK
- She used a badger to apply the paint.
3.
identityRare US person from WisconsinRare US
- He is a proud badger from Milwaukee.
Verb
annoy repeatedlybother someone again and again with requests or demands
- He badgered her until she agreed.
Images of badger
small nocturnal burrowing mammal native to Europe and Asia 
brush made from coarse animal hair used for painting
Expressions with badger
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persistently annoy someone until they do something
She badgered him into doing the chores.
ask someone many questions persistently
The journalist badgered the politician with questions about the scandal.
having grey hair or fur
His beard was grey as a badger.
having gray hair or fur
The old man was gray as a badger.
badger-like animal native to Africa and Asia
The honey badger is known for its toughness.
small nocturnal mammal from Asia, resembling both ferrets and badgers
The ferret badger is known for its distinctive white markings on its face..
Southeast Asian badger with a pig-like snout
The hog badger is native to Southeast Asian forests.
type of badger found in Asia
The sand badger is known for its digging skills.
extortion scheme using a compromising situation
He fell victim to a badger game and lost money.
small dog with a long body and short legs
The badger dog is known for its long body and short legs.
Origin of badger
French, blaireau (badger)
Terms with badger included in their meaning
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wildlife
home of a badger with tunnels
animal
badger-like animal native to Africa and Asia
zoology
resembling a badger in appearance or behavior
behavior
act persistently and annoyingly like a badger
wildlife
small badger of the genus Melogale in SE Asia
animals
Southeast Asian badger with a pig-like snout
animal
type of badger found in Asia
Examples of badger in a sentence
We spotted a badger near the campsite. He cleaned the razor with a badger. The barber preferred a badger for lathering. The badger cheered for the Packers at the game. Every badger knows the best cheese comes from Wisconsin. Don't badger me for a loan.
They badgered the committee for clear answers.
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- French:blaireau, harceler, ...
- German:Dachs, bedrängen, ...
- Italian:tasso, tormentare, ...
- Spanish:tejón, acosar, ...
- Portuguese:texugo, importunar, ...
- Chinese:獾, 纠缠, ...
- Japanese:アナグマ, しつこくせがむ, ...
- Arabic:غُرَير, أَلَحَّ عَلَيْهِ, ...
- Hebrew:גִּירִית, לְהָצִיק, ...
- Russian:барсук, донимать, ...
- Ukrainian:борсук, надокучати, ...
- Hindi:बिज्जू, बार-बार तंग करना, ...
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