Earwig Definition

îrwĭg
earwigs
noun
Any of an order (Dermaptera) of widely distributed insects with short, horny forewings, a pair of forceps at the terminal end of the abdomen, and biting mouthparts.
Webster's New World

One who whispers insinuations; a secret counsellor.

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verb
To attempt to influence by persistent confidential argument or talk.
American Heritage
To fill the mind of with prejudice by insinuations.
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To attempt to influence by persistent confidential argument or talk.
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(intransitive, UK, slang) To eavesdrop.

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Other Word Forms of Earwig

Noun

Singular:
earwig
Plural:
earwigs

Origin of Earwig

  • Middle English erwig from Old English ēarwicga ēare ear ear1 wicga insect wegh- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Middle English erwigge, from Old English ēarwicga.

    From Wiktionary

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