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How to pronounce “earwig”
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Pronunciation guide for earwig
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of earwig with real speech in context.
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- Real speech example
- The birds and the bees are just the beginning
Earwig males have either
- Definition summary
- Any of various insects of the order Dermaptera that have elongated bodies, large membranous wings folded underneath short leathery forewings and a pair of large pincers protruding from the rear of the abdomen.
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How to pronounce earwig
The birds and the bees are just the beginning
Earwig males have either
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “earwig”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- Any of various insects of the order Dermaptera that have elongated bodies, large membranous wings folded underneath short leathery forewings and a pair of large pincers protruding from the rear of the abdomen.
- One who whispers insinuations; a secret counsellor.
- A flatterer.
- [Verb]
- (transitive) To fill the mind of with prejudice by insinuations.
- (transitive) To attempt to influence by persistent confidential argument or talk.
- (intransitive, UK, slang) To eavesdrop.
- (transitive, UK, slang) To eavesdrop on.
Practice Nearby Words
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