creepy crawlies
plural of creepy-crawly
/ˈkripi ˈkrɔliz/
noun
- Small insects, spiders, or other creatures that move in a way that makes people feel frightened or uncomfortable.
- The old shed was full of creepy-crawlies like spiders and centipedes.
- My little sister screams whenever she sees any creepy-crawlies in the garden.
- Camping at night means you might encounter a few creepy-crawlies in your tent.
- A feeling of fear or disgust, as if small creatures are crawling on your skin.
- Walking through that dark, damp tunnel gave me the creepy-crawlies.
- The thought of touching a slug gives me the creepy-crawlies.
- That horror movie gave everyone in the theater the creepy-crawlies.
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