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BAJ/bædʒ/

A badge is a small sign you pin or stick on clothes to show a name, a school, or a club. Countable: a badge, badges. A button fastens clothes; a badge is for showing something. A sticker peels off paper; a badge often has a pin. Not bad (not good) — extra ge.

Meaning

A small sign you pin or stick on your clothes to show a name or a club.

Examples

• “She wore a school badge on her jumper.”
• “Everyone wore a name badge at the trip.”
• “I lost my swimming-club badge.”

Good to know

a badge (pin / sticker on clothes). Contrast: button (fastens). Mix-up: bad.

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