Badger — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈba-jər/ bad·ger

Meaning & Definition of Badger

Badger (noun)

  1. any of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
  2. the pelt or fur of a badger
  3. a native or resident of Wisconsin —used as a nickname

Badger (verb)

  1. to harass or annoy persistently

Badger (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders

    "He's always badgering me about the dishes."

    similar: nag, bait, bullyrag, devil, hagride, harass, harry, hound, pester, plague, tease, hassle, heckle, egg, goad, incite, prod, prompt, spur, urge, exhort, insist, press, pressure, push, inflame, provoke, rouse, anger, antagonize, enrage, incense, infuriate, madden, rankle, roil, agitate, discomfort, discompose, disquiet, distress, exercise, freak (out), fret, perturb, undo, unhinge, unsettle, upset, worry, affront, insult, miff, offend, outrage, aggravate, annoy, bother, bug, burn (up), chafe, eat, exasperate, frost, gall, get, grate, gripe, hack (off), irk, irritate, itch, nark (British), nettle, peeve, persecute, pique, put out, rasp, rile, ruffle, spite, vex

Badger (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the pelt or fur of a badger

    "The boutique features a variety of scarfs, including badger, fox, and ermine."

    similar: beaver, chamois, chinchilla, ermine, fisher, fox, marten, mink, muskrat, otter, Persian lamb, rabbit, raccoon, sable, seal, bearskin, buckskin, calfskin, coonskin, cowhide, deerskin, doeskin, goatskin, horsehide, karakul, kidskin, kolinsky, lambskin, pigskin, rawhide, sealskin, sharkskin, sheep, sheepskin, snakeskin, fleece, mouton, alligator, crocodile, cordovan, morocco, patent leather, suede, fur, hide, leather, pelt, skin

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Badger

The most common words with a similar meaning to Badger:

British: nark
nag, bait, bullyrag, devil, hagride, harass, harry, hound, pester, plague, tease, hassle, heckle, egg, goad, incite, prod, prompt, spur, urge, exhort, insist, press, pressure, push, inflame, provoke, rouse, anger, antagonize, enrage, incense, infuriate, madden, rankle, roil, agitate, discomfort, discompose, disquiet

Word Forms of Badger

Inflections: badgered, badgering, badgers

Origin & Etymology of Badger

probably reduction of bageard, badgerde, from badge:1 + -ard; from the white mark on its forehead

First known use: 1523

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Badger

Frequently Asked Questions about Badger

What does "Badger" mean?

"Badger" means any of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: any of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Badger"?

Other words for "Badger" include nag, bait, bullyrag, devil, hagride, harass, harry and hound. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Badger" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Badger"?

There are 131 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Badger". Common alternatives include nag, bait, bullyrag, devil, hagride, harass, harry, hound, pester and plague.

How do you use "Badger" in a sentence?

Examples of "Badger" in a sentence: "He's always badgering me about the dishes."; "The boutique features a variety of scarfs, including badger, fox, and ermine.".

Is "Badger" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Badger" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Badger" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Badger" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Badger"?

"Badger" is pronounced /ˈba-jər/ and divided into syllables as bad·ger.

What is the origin of the word "Badger"?

"Badger" comes from probably reduction of bageard, badgerde, from badge:1 + -ard; from the white mark on its forehead. First known use: 1523.