nounπShareAny 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."I found several earwigs hiding under a flowerpot in the garden. "insectanimalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who whispers insinuations; a secret counsellor."The manager suspected that one of his employees was an earwig, secretly poisoning the team against him with constant, negative gossip. "characterpersoncommunicationpoliticssocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA flatterer."He suspected some of his classmates were mere earwigs, constantly praising the teacher to get better grades. "characterpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fill the mind of with prejudice by insinuations."His rival tried to earwig the boss by constantly mentioning his mistakes. "mindattitudecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attempt to influence by persistent confidential argument or talk."My brother tried to earwig me into lending him money by constantly whispering about his problems. "communicationpoliticsmindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo eavesdrop."He didn't mean to earwig, but he overheard his coworkers discussing his performance during their lunch break. "communicationlanguagewordactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo eavesdrop on."He tried to earwig on his sister's phone call to find out what she got him for his birthday. "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
