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creepy-crawly

noun

  1. a bug
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Wiktionary

adj

  1. Unpleasant, repulsive.

    […] and slimy, creepy-crawly dungeons with chains for your hands and feet; […]

    Still he paid no heed; and I don't mind saying to you men that, for half a second, I felt creepy-crawly and goose-flesh down the back.

noun

Etymology: A partial appellativization of Kreepy Krauly, a brand name, from Etymology 1.

  1. An automated suction pool cleaner.