honey badger
Americannoun
noun
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
A 3-year-old who can absolutely use the potty, but is a real honey badger about it.
From Slate • May 18, 2020
He said Bannon was willing to cooperate because he is a honey badger, and “honey badgers don’t care,” referring to the viral meme.
From Washington Post • Sep. 5, 2018
Genie was as curious about that pistol as he was about the honey badger.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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