honey badger
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of honey badger
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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A bloodied but determined honey badger pursues a Cape porcupine in Botswana.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2025
Nickerson thinks that description needs an addendum: “A peacock with a honey badger attitude.”
From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2023
A 3-year-old who can absolutely use the potty, but is a real honey badger about it.
From Slate • May 18, 2020
The driver made his point by saying: “Ever hear about the honey badger? Scrappy little guy, so brave he’ll attack a lion. That’s what drivers are, honey badgers. We can’t help it.”
From New York Times • Oct. 23, 2019
He’s an equal-opportunity moron with the disposition of a honey badger.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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