badger

Meanings

• noun

  A large, burrowing mammal with short legs, a broad head, and a flat face, having a thick set of whiskers on the snout.

  - "The badger dug a complex burrow system in the forest."
  - "I saw a badger crossing the road in the early morning."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈbædʒɚ/
   
   
   
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4. /ˈbædʒɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

brock , Wisconsinite , flatulate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with badger
rager , ager , stager , larger

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Variants

List of all variants of badger that leads to same result
badger , badgers , badgered , badgering

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The Old English word 'baddge' or 'baddor' means 'dugger' or 'diver'. The name may be derived from the badger's habit of digging burrows.

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Trivia

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1. Badgers are the largest European terrestrial carnivore.

2. Badgers are omnivorous and eat a variety of foods, including insects, roots, and fruit.

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Related Concepts

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1. mammal: Badgers belong to the order of mammals.

2. burrowing animal: Badgers are known for digging burrows.

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Culture

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In European folklore, badgers are often associated with witches and are believed to be shape-shifters. In literature, badgers have appeared in works such as 'The Wind in the Willows' and 'The Hobbit'.

How to Memorize "badger"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large animal with a flat face, short legs, and thick whiskers.
   - Visualize the badger digging a burrow in the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the badger with digging and burrows.
   - Think of the badger as a large, burrowing mammal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - B-Big A-Animal D-Digging G-Grave E-Everyday
   - B-Burrowing A-Animal D-Digging G-Ground E-Everyday

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