creepy-crawly

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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