earwigging

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Synonyms: perwigging

Antonyms: perwigging

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Verb

1. {{infl of|en|earwig||ing-form}}

Noun

1. An attempt to influence by persistent confidential argument or talk.
2. {{lb|en|British|Ireland|colloquial|dated}} A [[telling-off]] or [[reprimand]].

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