creepy-crawly Definition
creepy-crawly (krē′pē krôl′ē)
noun pl. -·ies
Slang something, as a crawling insect or spider, regarded as frightening and repugnant
creepy-crawly Usage Examples
Converse of object
eat: People have been eating creepy-crawlies for thousands of years.
Adjective modifier
other: This must be cleansed with scalding water before the service to remove spiders, flies and other creepy-crawlies.

