Sekirov Dictionary

creepy-crawly

adjective 1
noun 2
forms 3

adjective1

•
Unpleasant, repulsive.
- […] and slimy, creepy-crawly dungeons with chains for your hands and feet; […] — 1903

noun2

•
(informal) 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. — 1919
(Australia, informal) An automated suction pool cleaner.

forms

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