1
a
: any of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
b
: the pelt or fur of a badger
2
capitalized
: a native or resident of Wisconsin
—used as a nickname
badgered; badgering; badgers
: to harass or annoy persistently
… the mill foreman so taunted the workers, so badgered them and told them that they dared not quit …—
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Verb
She finally badgered me into going.
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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
Messages go from clever to badgering Concerns about voter information have become a big issue in close presidential elections.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Wardill notes that numerous other examples of animals collaborating across species exist, including groupers hunting with moray eels and badgers working with coyotes.
—Byhannah Richter, science.org, 23 Sep. 2024
Parents with Gen Alpha kids may not be surprised since this age group is known to be curious, strong-willed (they have been compared to honey badgers for a reason), and tech-savvy.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 20 Oct. 2024
Verb
The announcement comes days after Tyler infamously lamented about fans badgering him for new music online.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
Messages go from clever to badgering Concerns about voter information have become a big issue in close presidential elections.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Badger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/badger. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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badger
1 of 2 noun
bad·ger
ˈbaj-ər 
: any of several sturdy burrowing flesh-eating mammals widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
also
: the pelt or fur of a badger
badger
2 of 2 verb
badgered; badgering
ˈbaj-(ə-)riŋ
: to annoy again and again
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