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    creepy-crawly
    /kriːpɪˈkrɔːli/

    noun

    • 1. a spider, worm, or other small flightless creature, especially when considered unpleasant or frightening: informal "Sylvia started to hallucinate, seeing creepy-crawlies on her bed"

    adjective

    • 1. causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease: "creepy-crawly stories"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCREEPY-CRAWLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    CREEPY-CRAWLY definition: 1. a small insect that gives you a feeling of fear and dislike 2. a small insect that gives you a…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › creepy-crawlyCreepy-crawly Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    May 28, 2024 · The meaning of CREEPY-CRAWLY is an unpleasant worm, insect, or spider. How to use creepy-crawly in a sentence.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCREEPY-CRAWLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. a small crawling creature. adjective. 2. feeling or causing a sensation as of creatures crawling on one's skin. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word Frequency. creepy-crawly in American English. (ˌkriˈpi krɔli ) noun Word forms: plural ˌcreepˈy-crawlies. Slang.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › creepy-crawlycreepy-crawly - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

    Definition of creepy-crawly noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › creepy-crawlyCREEPY-CRAWLY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Creepy-crawly definition: a creeping or crawling animal, especially an insect.. See examples of CREEPY-CRAWLY used in a sentence.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › creepy-crawlyCreepy-crawly - definition of creepy-crawly by The Free...

    Define creepy-crawly. creepy-crawly synonyms, creepy-crawly pronunciation, creepy-crawly translation, English dictionary definition of creepy-crawly. n. Informal 1. One, such as a spider, insect, or worm, that crawls. 2. creepy-crawlies A sensation of fear, repugnance, or nervous agitation.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › creepy-crawlyCreepy-crawly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    4 days ago · Definitions of creepy-crawly. noun. an animal that creeps or crawls (such as worms or spiders or insects) see more. adjective. causing a sensation as of things crawling on your skin. synonyms: creepy. alarming. frightening because of an awareness of danger.