earwig

[US]/'ɪəwɪg/
[UK]/'ɪrwɪɡ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. eavesdropper
vt. harass secretly.
Word Forms
Pluralearwigs
Past Tenseearwigged
Present Participleearwigging

Example Sentences

I heard an earwig in the garden last night.

She had an earwig about the upcoming exam.

He couldn't shake off the earwig that he might have left the stove on.

The earwig of failure constantly haunted him.

I need to get rid of this earwig that I forgot to lock the door.

The earwig of doubt crept into her mind.

He couldn't focus on his work because of the earwig of uncertainty.

She couldn't sleep because of the earwig of anxiety about the presentation.

The earwig of jealousy gnawed at her heart.

He couldn't enjoy the party due to the earwig of guilt for missing his friend's call.

Real-world Examples

The Beetle received an invitation from the earwigs, and he visited their house.

Source: 101 Children's English Stories

You is hearing only thumping loud noises with those little earwigs of yours.

Source: Dream Blower Giant

Yes, Puppet, a little old man in a cave makes electricity from a earwig droppings.

Source: The Growth History of a Little Princess

On the menu today, we have millipedes, beetles, ants, termites, caterpillars, earwigs, eggs from snakes, and tortoises.

Source: National Geographic (Children's Section)

But when the young earwigs tried to pull his mustache, he left the place searching for a manure pile.

Source: 101 Children's English Stories

And then I'd have a little earwig in my ear with take six's dialogue of Elliot and Beverly would slot into those pauses.

Source: Actor Dialogue (Bilingual Selection)

'A big fat earwig is very tasty, ' Grandma said, licking her lips.

Source: Roddar

So you've got to bite the earwig first, chop chop, before it bites you.' George started edging towards the door.

Source: Roddar

Yeah, even your sneaky little earwig.

Source: American TV series POI: Person of Interest Season 1

He led her to the kitchen garden where no one was likely to come, and this time Miss Wilkinson did not think of earwigs. He kissed her passionately.

Source: The Shackles of Life (Part One)

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