crawly
Americanadjective
noun
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crawlies
plural
adjective
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of crawly
Example Sentences
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Join this family-friendly event to celebrate and demystify some of the creepy, crawly and mysterious creatures we coexist with noon-6 p.m.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 13, 2022
It focuses on the ever-changing perceptions of crawly creatures, such as ants but also toads, snakes and spiders, in the arts and sciences.
From Reuters ● Sep. 16, 2022
This creepy crawly cohort moves toward its prey in stop motion: The spiders pause, then rush forward in unison, then pause again.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 6, 2022
They dread cicadas as much as they do spiders or any other type of creepy crawly.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 9, 2021
“You think I keep an eye on every crawly that comes in here?” the landlady retorted.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
At least 200 creepy crawlies and some slitherers have accidentally made their way to the UK through parcels or luggage this year, according to an expert who rescues them.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2024
Bug Fair 2022 Creepy crawlies will be out in force as this kid-friendly, insect-centric festival returns with live presentations, musical performances, hands-on activities and more.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2022
Behind the creepy crawlies and viscera, that’s the real boogeyman, you see?
From Slate ● Jan. 9, 2020
See how today’s largest creepy crawlies stack up against prehistoric behemoths.
From National Geographic
The crickets and creepy crawlies were out in force.
From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers
Peter Lorre at his crawliest, poured into Pinky Lee?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 1985
One of the crawliest figures to emerge was that of Peter Rachman, who may, or may not, be dead.
From Time Magazine Archive
Behind his boyish smile, Tyte is one of the crawliest characters in recent fiction.
From Time Magazine Archive
He tucked himself into a fork the way he had been taught, and he passed the crawliest, tickliest night he had ever known.
From Irish Fairy Tales by James Stephens
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