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earwig
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As a noun, earwig means 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. As a verb, it means fill the mind of with prejudice by insinuations.
Meanings of earwig
7 meaningsnoun
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
To fill the mind of with prejudice by insinuations.
To attempt to influence by persistent confidential argument or talk.
UKslangTo eavesdrop.
UKslangTo eavesdrop on.
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).