Earwig

1.

Any insect of the genus Forticula and related genera, belonging to the order Euplexoptera.

2.

In America, any small chilopodous myriapod, esp. of the genus Geophilus.

3.

A whisperer of insinuations; a secret counselor.

1.

(TRANSITIVE) To influence, or attempt to influence, by whispered insinuations or private talk.