honey badger

American  

noun

1. ratel.

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honey badger British  

noun

1. another name for ratel

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Etymology

Origin of honey badger

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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

Of course, anxious honey badger shifters, winged Norse goddesses and overprotective tiger shifter assassin moms will either appeal to you or send you running.

From Washington Post • May 22, 2019

Nhamo approached him like a small and utterly reckless honey badger.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer