Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index E earwig: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: ear•wig Pronunciation: (ēr'wig"), [key] — n., v., -wigged, -wig•ging. —n. any of numerous elongate, nocturnal insects of the order Dermaptera, having a pair of large, movable pincers at the rear of the abdomen. —v.t. to fill the mind of with prejudice by insinuations. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: earwig (Thesaurus) earwax earwitness TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: sequacious Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language