Meaning of creepy-crawly | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Any small crawling animal such as a spider, insect or worm that is unpleasant.
   informal
2. An automated suction pool cleaner.
   Australia, informal

Equivalents

Examples

“Mattresses were either spring or made of old straw, and sometimes contained little creepy-crawlies.”

“Many experts believe there is a clear environmental benefit to humans eating creepy-crawlies.”

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