creepy-crawly

[US]/[ˈkriːpiː ˈkrɔːli]/
[UK]/[ˈkriːpiː ˈkrɔːli]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Inspiring feelings of unease or disgust; unsettling.
n.A small, unpleasant insect or other small creature that crawls.

Phrases & Collocations

creepy-crawly things

creepy-crawly feeling

saw a creepy-crawly

creepy-crawly sound

creepy-crawly insect

avoiding creepy-crawlies

creepy-crawly spider

found a creepy-crawly

creepy-crawly critter

like creepy-crawlies

Example Sentences

the kids screamed at the sight of the creepy-crawly spider.

i hate finding creepy-crawly insects in my bed.

he brushed off a creepy-crawly millipede from his sleeve.

the garden was full of creepy-crawly things after the rain.

my little brother is terrified of creepy-crawly animals.

we saw a creepy-crawly centipede under the rock.

the creepy-crawly feeling made her skin crawl.

he squished a creepy-crawly beetle between his fingers.

the basement was damp and full of creepy-crawly creatures.

she shivered at the thought of creepy-crawly things in the attic.

he recoiled from the creepy-crawly worm on the sidewalk.

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