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How to Pronounce earwig?

Correct pronunciation for the word "earwig" is [ˈi͡əwɪɡ], [ˈi‍əwɪɡ], [ˈiə_w_ɪ_ɡ].

Definition of earwig

  1. To gain the ear by whispering insinuations about others.
  2. A well-known insect with a forked tail, which has been erroneously supposed to creep into the human brain through the ear; one who gains the confidence of a person by whispering insinuations; a prying informer.

Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin

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What is the adjective for earwig?

The adjective form of the word "earwig" is "earwigged".

Usage over time for earwig:

This graph shows how "earwig" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.

What is the plural form of earwig?

The plural of the "earwig" can be the "earwigs".

What is the singular form of earwig?

The singular of the "earwig" can be the "earwig".

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