He's a straight man, is Cetywayo, and well-disposed towards Englishmen, though we have been badgering him more than enough of late.
"The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley"
Bertram Mitford
But when we first knew him constant badgering had already soured his temper.
"The Escaping Club"
A. J. Evans
Indeed, they might have gone just a little too far with their badgering of the Sheriff, considering the mood that he was in; so, perhaps, it was fortunate that Nick should break in upon them at this time with: "Gents, the boys from The Ridge invites you to dance with them."
"The Girl of the Golden West"
David Belasco