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
See earwig in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(îrˈwĭgˌ)
noun
Any of various elongate insects of the order Dermaptera, having a pair of pincerlike appendages protruding from the rear of the abdomen.
transitive verbear·wigged, ear·wig·ging, ear·wigs
To attempt to influence by persistent confidential argument or talk.