crawly
Americanadjective
noun
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crawlies
plural
adjective
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of crawly
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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
There’s plenty of creepy, crawly stuff in the soil, and organisms such as worms, snails and slugs are essential to the planet’s health.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 6, 2022
“I’ve got this sack for a pillow, and maybe the crawly things will leave me alone for one night.”
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
Friends, family and neighbours rely on her for her knowledge of Australia's creepy crawlies.
From BBC ● May 16, 2025
Creatures such as white dragon-like birds, glowing blue sponges, bug-eyed sloths, mutant frogs, flying bunnies and the creepiest of crawlies imaginable enrich each frame with impressive detail and lively color.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2024
For now, try to limit the scary monsters and creepy crawlies and find some shows, books, and movies that avoid frightening characters and concepts.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2019
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
Behind his boyish smile, Tyte is one of the crawliest characters in recent fiction.
From Time Magazine Archive
One of the crawliest figures to emerge was that of Peter Rachman, who may, or may not, be dead.
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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