earwig
noun
any of numerous elongate, nocturnal insects of the order Dermaptera, having a pair of large, movable pincers at the rear of the abdomen.
earwigged
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past participleof earwig.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof earwig.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
earwignounany of numerous elongate, nocturnal insects of the order Dermaptera, having a pair of large, movable pincers at the rear of the abdomen.
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He was so afraid of appearing to be ruled by a favourite that he would not take good advice, but was easily earwigged by flatterers who played on his weakness for appearing independent.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" by Various
