creepy crawly
/ˈkripi ˈkrɔli/
noun
- A small insect, spider, or similar creature that moves in a way that makes people feel frightened or uncomfortable.
- I found a strange creepy-crawly in the bathroom sink this morning.
- A tiny creepy-crawly ran across the kitchen floor and made me jump.
- Children often enjoy looking at a creepy-crawly under a magnifying glass.
adjective
- Causing a feeling of fear or disgust, as if small creatures are crawling on your skin.
- The old abandoned house had a creepy-crawly atmosphere that made us leave quickly.
- The movie's creepy-crawly soundtrack made everyone in the theater nervous.
- She described the sensation as a creepy-crawly feeling running down her spine.