creepy-crawly
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creepy-crawly¹
noun creepy-crawlies
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Any small crawling animal such as a spider, insect or worm that is unpleasant.
Mattresses were either spring or made of old straw, and sometimes contained little creepy-crawlies.
Similar: creepy crawler
adjective more creepy-crawly · most creepy-crawly
- Unpleasant, repulsive. […] and slimy, creepy-crawly dungeons with chains for your hands and feet; […]
creepy-crawly²
Where it comes from
A partial appellativization of Kreepy Krauly, a brand name, from Etymology 1.
noun creepy-crawlies
- An automated suction pool cleaner.
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noun small crawling animal such as a spider, insect or worm
| Español | bicho, animalejo |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Krabbeltier, Krabbelviech |
| Ελληνικά | μαμούνι mamoúni, μαμούδι mamoúdi |
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