badgerly
/ˈbædʒərli/
adjective
- Resembling or characteristic of a badger, especially in being persistent or tenacious.
- Her badgerly stubbornness made her refuse to give up on the project.
- The detective had a badgerly way of pursuing a lead until it was solved.
- With badgerly determination, he kept digging through the old records.
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adverb
- In a manner resembling a badger; persistently or tenaciously.
- She badgerly refused to accept the first answer she was given.
- He badgerly questioned every detail of the plan.
- The lawyer badgerly pursued the witness for more information.