Noun creepy-crawly has 1 sense

1. creepy-crawly - an animal that creeps or crawls (such as worms or spiders or insects)
   --₁ is a kind of dislike; animal, animate being, beast, brute, creature, fauna; dislike; animal, animate being, beast, brute, creature, fauna
   

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 1

Definition: Small insects or other small creatures that are often considered to be repellent or give a feeling of unease.

Example Sentence:

The children were excited to collect various creepy-crawlies during their nature exploration.

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• Bug Catcher Kit
• Insect Identification Guide

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 2

Definition: A feeling or sensation caused by something crawling on or tickling the skin.

Example Sentence:

She couldn't help but shudder at the creepy-crawlies she felt after accidentally brushing against a spider web.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: 1

Definition: Eliciting a creepy or eerie feeling; causing discomfort or fear.

Example Sentence:

The abandoned house had a creepy-crawlies atmosphere, making it an ideal setting for a horror movie.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: 2

Definition: Locally known as small insects or creatures that are found in a specific area or region.

Example Sentence:

The locals warned us about the creepy-crawlies we might encounter while hiking in the dense forests of that region.

Related Products:

• Local Insect Field Guide