badger

/ˈbædʒər/
noun
  1. A wild animal with a black and white striped face, short legs, and a thick body that lives in holes in the ground.
    • The badger is known for its strong claws and nocturnal habits.
    • A badger family lives in a burrow under the old oak tree.
    • We saw a badger digging for food near the woods.
verb
  1. To annoy or bother someone by repeatedly asking questions or making requests.
    • Stop badgering your mother; she will give you an answer when she is ready.
    • My little brother kept badgering me to play video games with him.
    • The reporters badgered the politician with questions about the new law.
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