creepy-crawly

English

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Noun

creepy-crawly (plural creepy-crawlies)

Any small crawling animal such as a spider, insect or worm.

Translations

small crawling animal such as a spider, insect or worm

Basque: zomorro (eu)
Finnish: ötökkä (fi), mönkiäinen

Greek: μαμούνι (el) n (mamoúni), μαμούδι (el) n (mamoúdi)
Spanish: bicho (es) m

Etymology 2

From Kreepy Krauly, brand name, from Etymology 1

Noun

creepy-crawly (plural creepy-crawlies)

(Australia, informal, trademark erosion) an automated suction pool cleaner.

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