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- [eer-wig]
- /ˈɪərˌwɪg/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [eer-wig]
- /ˈɪərˌwɪg/
Definitions of earwigging word
- noun earwigging any of numerous elongate, nocturnal insects of the order Dermaptera, having a pair of large, movable pincers at the rear of the abdomen. 1
- verb with object earwigging to fill the mind of with prejudice by insinuations. 1
- noun earwigging Present participle of earwig. 1
- noun earwigging a scolding or harangue 0
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Origin of earwigging
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English erwigge, Old English ēarwicga ear insect; from the notion that it enters people's ears. See wiggle
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Parts of speech for Earwigging
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
earwigging popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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