1. past tense of earwig; to eavesdrop on or listen in on someone’s conversation
Usage: informal; chiefly British
2. past tense of earwig; to influence someone by persistent whispering or insinuation
Usage: informal; chiefly British

Examples

• She earwigged on their private conversation from the next room.
• He earwigged the discussion between his colleagues during lunch.
• The politician was earwigged by his advisors before the meeting.
• They earwigged the phone call to gather information.
• She felt uncomfortable knowing someone had earwigged her personal chat.
• The spy earwigged several important conversations that evening.