noun
- plural of pinchbug; small insects of the earwig family, known for their pincerlike cerci (tail appendages)
Usage: informal; chiefly North American
Examples
- The children found pinchbugs hiding under the garden rocks.
- Pinchbugs are harmless despite their intimidating appearance.
- We saw several pinchbugs near the compost pile.
- The gardener warned us not to touch the pinchbugs with bare hands.
- Pinchbugs are most active at night and prefer damp areas.