badger
noun
[ ˈbadʒə ]
• a heavily built omnivorous nocturnal mammal of the weasel family, typically having a grey and black coat.
• a native of Wisconsin.
badger
verb
• repeatedly ask (someone) to do something; pester.
• "Tom had finally badgered her into going"
Similar:
pester,
harass,
bother,
plague,
torment,
hound,
nag,
chivvy,
harry,
keep on at,
go on at,
harp on at,
keep after,
importune,
annoy,
trouble,
mither,
hassle,
bug,
heavy,
Origin:
early 16th century: perhaps from badge, with reference to its distinctive head markings. The verb sense (late 18th century) originates from the sport of badger baiting.
