creepy-crawly

== English == === Pronunciation === === Etymology 1 === ==== Noun ==== creepy-crawly (plural creepy-crawlies) (informal) Any small crawling animal such as a spider, insect or worm that is unpleasant. Synonym: creepy crawler ===== Translations ===== ==== Adjective ==== creepy-crawly (comparative more creepy-crawly, superlative most creepy-crawly) Unpleasant, repulsive. === Etymology 2 === A partial appellativization of Kreepy Krauly, a brand name, from Etymology 1. ==== Noun ==== creepy-crawly (plural creepy-crawlies) (Australia, informal) An automated suction pool cleaner.