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单词 earwigger
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Definition of earwigger in English:

earwigger

noun ˈɪəwɪɡəˈɪrˌwɪɡər
British informal
  • A person who secretly listens to a conversation.

    just how much did you hear, you little earwigger?
    Synonyms
    listener, spy, intruder

Origin

Mid 19th century: from earwig + -er.

 
 

Definition of earwigger in US English:

earwigger

nounˈɪrˌwɪɡərˈirˌwiɡər
British informal
  • A person who secretly listens to a conversation.

    just how much did you hear, you little earwigger?
    Synonyms
    listener, spy, intruder

Origin

Mid 19th century: from earwig + -er.

 
 
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