Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Earwig.
How to pronounce earwig:
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Earwig - as a 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
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
insect8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Earwig - as a verb
To fill the mind of with prejudice by insinuations.
To attempt to influence by persistent confidential argument or talk.
To eavesdrop.
To eavesdrop on.
Example Sentences
"My grandmother told me that if an earwig got into your ear, it would lay eggs and you would go insane."
"I found an earwig crawling in the garden."
"I screamed when an earwig crawled out of the pile of damp leaves."
"I accidentally squished an earwig while moving a rock in the backyard."
"We had to call the exterminator because our basement was infested with earwigs."
Word Game Points
Is EARWIG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, earwig is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EARWIG has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is EARWIG a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, earwig is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEARWIG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is EARWIG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, earwig is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEARWIG has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
