ALL meanings of earwig
ear·wig
E e - noun earwig variety of beetle-like insect 1
- noun earwig A small elongated insect with a pair of terminal appendages that resemble pincers. The females typically care for their eggs and young until they are grown. 1
- noun earwig 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 earwig to fill the mind of with prejudice by insinuations. 1
- noun earwig 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. 0
- noun earwig One who whispers insinuations; a secret counsellor. 0
- verb earwig (Transitive Verb) To attempt to influence by persistent confidential argument or talk. 0
- verb earwig (Intransitive Verb) (Britain, slang) To eavesdrop. 0
- countable noun earwig An earwig is a small, thin, brown insect that has a pair of claws at the back end of its body. 0
- noun earwig any of various insects of the order Dermaptera, esp Forficula auricularia (common European earwig), which typically have an elongated body with small leathery forewings, semicircular membranous hindwings, and curved forceps at the tip of the abdomen 0
- verb earwig to eavesdrop 0
- verb earwig to attempt to influence (a person) by private insinuation 0
- noun earwig 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 0