Earwig — synonyms, definition

1. earwig (Noun) Brit

1 definition

earwig (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.

1 type of
insect
2 types
Forficula auricularia common European earwig
2 parts of
Dermaptera order Dermaptera

2. earwig (Verb) Brit

2 synonyms
eavesdrop listen in
1 definition

earwig (Verb) — Listen without the speaker's knowledge. ex. "the jealous man was earwigging on his wife's conversations"

1 type of
listen
4 types
bug intercept tap wiretap