Meaning of creepy-crawly in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌkripiˈkrɔli/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    creepy-crawly

    Definitions

    1. causing a sensation as of things crawling on your skin

    Examples

    • « a creepy story »
    • « I had a creepy-crawly feeling »

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    creepy-crawly

    Definitions

    1. an animal that creeps or crawls (such as worms or spiders or insects)

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