hog-nosed badger

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Hog-Nosed Badger

Definition: The "hog-nosed badger" is a type of badger found in Southeast Asia. It has a unique snout that looks like a pig's nose, which is how it gets its name.

Usage Instructions

• Part of Speech: Noun
• Countability: It is a countable noun, meaning you can say one hog-nosed badger or two hog-nosed badgers.

Example Sentence

• "While hiking in Southeast Asia, we spotted a hog-nosed badger digging in the ground."

Advanced Usage

When discussing wildlife or animal behavior, you might say: - "The hog-nosed badger is known for its burrowing habits, which help it find food underground."

Word Variants

• Hog-Nosed: This part of the term describes the shape of the nose. You may also use "hog-nosed" to describe other animals with similar features, but it is most commonly associated with this badger.
• Badger: This term refers to the entire family of animals, which includes various species.

Different Meanings

• Badger (verb): As a verb, "to badger" means to annoy someone by asking them many questions or to keep bothering them. For example, "She badgered her friend until he agreed to go to the movies."

Synonyms

• There are no direct synonyms for "hog-nosed badger,” but you could refer to it more generally as “badger” when the specific type is not necessary.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs related to "hog-nosed badger." However, the term "badger someone" can be used in conversation to describe someone who is persistently asking questions.

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Noun

1. southeast Asian badger with a snout like a pig

Synonyms

• hog badger
• sand badger
• Arctonyx collaris