tijereta

Spanish

Etymology

From tijera +‎ -eta. The "earwig" sense comes from a comparison of the forceps to scissors.

Noun

tijereta f (plural tijeretas)

  1. earwig
    Synonyms: tijerilla, dermáptero
  2. (soccer) scissor kick
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