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.

(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.

plural of earwig

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of earwig

simple past tense and past participle of earwig

present participle of earwig

An attempt to influence by persistent confidential argument or talk.

plural of earwigging

plural of maritime earwig

A species of earwig, Forficula auricularia, native to Europe but now cosmopolitan.