CREEPY-CRAWLY Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word creepy-crawly. (close relations)
Definition of CREEPY-CRAWLY
creepy
Best Alternative Words for CREEPY-CRAWLY
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| bug | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate • a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine • a small hidden microphone; for listening secretly • insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis • a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use verb • annoy persistently • tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information | ||||||||
| critter | nounn | |||||||
noun • a regional term for `creature' (especially for domestic animals) | ||||||||
| insect | nounn | |||||||
noun • small air-breathing arthropod • a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect | ||||||||
| pest | nounn | |||||||
noun • a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal • any epidemic disease with a high death rate • a persistently annoying person • any unwanted and destructive insect or other animal that attacks food or crops or livestock etc. | ||||||||
| vermin | nounn | |||||||
noun • an irritating or obnoxious person • any of various small animals or insects that are pests; e.g. cockroaches or rats | ||||||||
| creepy | ||||||||
adjective satellite • annoying and unpleasant • causing a sensation as of things crawling on your skin | ||||||||
