English Explanatory Dictionary

honey badger

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Mellivora capensis, a badger-like mustelid native to Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.
  2. A person who displays indifference or disregard for others' opinions.

Pronunciation

En-au-honey badger.ogg

Word forms

honey badger honey badgers honeybadger

Etymology

From their badger-like appearance and their liking for honey. The slang sense was inspired by the 2011 viral video The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger, for which original narration (including variations of "honey badger don't care") was dubbed over preexisting footage of a honey badger fending off various dangerous situations.

Synonyms

beejoo biju honey weasel Indian badger ratel
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