creepy-crawly

The definition of creepy-crawly is a slang term used for insects or other creatures that crawl and make people feel fear and disgust.

(noun)

An example of creepy-crawly is spiders.

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See creepy-crawly in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. creepy-crawlies

Slang something, as a crawling insect or spider, regarded as frightening and repugnant

See creepy-crawly in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Informal
  1. One, such as a spider, insect, or worm, that crawls.
  2. creepy-crawlies A sensation of fear, repugnance, or nervous agitation.

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