earwig
IPA: ˈɪrwɪg
noun
- Any of various insects of the order Dermaptera that have elongated bodies, large membranous wings folded underneath short leathery forewings and a pair of large pincers protruding from the rear of the abdomen.
- One who whispers insinuations; a secret counsellor.
- A flatterer.
verb
- (transitive) To fill the mind of with prejudice by insinuations.
- (transitive) To attempt to influence by persistent confidential argument or talk.
- (intransitive, UK, slang) To eavesdrop.
- (transitive, UK, slang) To eavesdrop on.
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Examples of "earwig" in Sentences
- The earwig is a different problem.
- I thought the earwig was a good mom.
- It really helps with the earwig article.
- The abdomen of the earwig is flexible and muscular.
- Penelope was Hugo's pet earwig who lived in a matchbox.
- Earwig is the common name for the insect order Dermaptera.
- The Earwig Mutant later captured Professor Yanagi and the Ultra Quartz.
- Archidermaptera is one of the four suborders of earwigs in the order Dermaptera.