Meaning of creepy-crawly in English

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

   • alarming

2. Noun

   creepy-crawly

   Definitions

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