badger
noun
any of various burrowing, carnivorous mammals of the family Mustelidae, as Taxidea taxus, of North America, and Meles meles, of Europe and Asia.
is badgering
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present progressiveof badger (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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If you are in a contentious debate where anyone is repeating the same points, seems focused on having the last word, and/or is badgering others, Telepath may lock the thread to end the conversation.
From The Verge ● Sep. 25, 2020
Sebastian Coe is badgering Bolt to play a role in world athletics, and he probably will, but is clear that he will never leave Jamaica.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 12, 2016
Your sister-in-law is badgering you to give her your possessions, so you don't have to worry about being the one who is rude.
From Slate ● Sep. 18, 2012
At this moment, it is a sure bet that Redknapp is badgering his club chairman to buy him one or two more world-class players.
From New York Times ● Jan. 10, 2012
