badge

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /bædʒ/
• SAMPA: /b{dZ/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular badge

Plural badges

A badge

1. (countable) A badge can be any token, sign, or emblem, that is worn on a person's clothing.

   Check out my new badge, I got it for tying a new knot.

2. (countable) A badge can be a small card that tells information or identifies the person who is wearing it.

   Write your name on your badge for the first day of school.

Synonyms

• pin
• medal

Verb

Plain form badge

Third-person singular badges

Past tense badged

Past participle badged

Present participle badging

1. (transitive) To badge is to mark with a badge; reward.

   The army will badge you for your efforts.