badger
Pronunciation: /ˈbadʒə/
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Definition of badger
noun
- a heavily built omnivorous nocturnal mammal of the weasel family, typically having a grey and black coat.
- Several genera and species in the family Mustelidae, in particular the Eurasian Meles meles, which has a white head with two black stripes, and the North American Taxidea taxus, with a white stripe on the head
verb
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