Earwigging
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Earwigging is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of earwig.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of earwig.
More Meanings
- An attempt to influence by persistent confidential argument or talk.
- (British, Ireland, colloquial, dated) A telling-off or reprimand.
Word Forms
- earwiggings
Synonyms for earwigging
Depending on context, synonyms include wigging.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jawboning, eavesdropping, rubbering, earful, earwork, earache.
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