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Definition of Earwig

1. Noun. Any of numerous insects of the order Dermaptera having elongate bodies and slender many-jointed antennae and a pair of large pincers at the rear of the abdomen.

Definition of Earwig

1. n. Any insect of the genus Forticula and related genera, belonging to the order Euplexoptera.

2. v. t. To influence, or attempt to influence, by whispered insinuations or private talk.

Definition of Earwig

1. 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. ¹

2. Verb. To fill the mind of with prejudice by insinuations. ¹

3. Verb. To attempt to influence by persistent confidential argument or talk. ¹

4. Verb. (UK slang) To eavesdrop. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Earwig

1. to insinuate against in secret [v -WIGGED, -WIGGING, -WIGS]

Medical Definition of Earwig

1. 1. Any insect of the genus Forticula and related genera, belonging to the order Euplexoptera. 2. In America, any small chilopodous myriapod, especially. Of the genus Geophilus. Both insects are so called from the supposition that they creep into the human ear. 3. A whisperer of insinuations; a secret counselor. Origin: AS. Earwicga; eare ear + wicga beetle, worm: cf. Prov. E. Erri-wiggle. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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