Creepy-crawly (Noun)
Meaning
An animal that creeps or crawls (such as worms or spiders or insects).
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The little boy screamed with delight as he watched the creepy-crawly crawl across the kitchen floor.
- After the rain, the backyard was filled with all sorts of creepy-crawlies that the kids loved to collect in jars.
- Spiders and other creepy-crawlies are often found in dark, damp places like basements and attics.
- She gently picked up the creepy-crawly with a leaf and set it outside where it could crawl safely.
- The entomologist spent her days studying creepy-crawlies of all kinds, from ants to centipedes.