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honey badger

American

noun

ratel.

honey badger British

noun

another name for ratel

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Etymology

Origin of honey badger

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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Nickerson thinks that description needs an addendum: “A peacock with a honey badger attitude.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2023

Aspinall had admitted he was "scared" of Pavlovich in the pre-fight build-up, but compared himself to a honey badger, saying he would fight with fearless aggression once the octagon door closed.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2023

The honey badger of infectious diseases, it will find a way to find you and gobble you up, if you’re not careful.

From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2022

A 3-year-old who can absolutely use the potty, but is a real honey badger about it.

From Slate • May 18, 2020

In that moment, Genie had a quick flash of the honey badger who got stung to death by bees because he wanted the honey so bad.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds

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