Crawly: meaning, definitions and examples
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crawly
[ ˈkrɔːli ]
spooky
Causing a feeling of fear and disgust; eerie and unsettling.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The crawly feeling I get when walking through the abandoned house is enough to make me want to leave.
- The crawly sensation on my skin made me shiver with unease.
Translations
Translations of the word "crawly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rastejante
🇮🇳 रेंगने वाला (Reṅganē vālā)
🇩🇪 krabbelnd
🇮🇩 merangkak
🇺🇦 плазуючий
🇵🇱 pełzający
🇯🇵 這う (Hau)
🇫🇷 rampant
🇪🇸 reptante
🇹🇷 emekleyen
🇰🇷 기어 다니는 (Gieo danineun)
🇸🇦 زاحف (Zāḥif)
🇨🇿 plazivý
🇸🇰 plazivý
🇨🇳 爬行的 (Páxíng de)
🇸🇮 plazeč
🇮🇸 skríðandi
🇰🇿 жыланбасты
🇬🇪 მოცოცავი (Motsotsavi)
🇦🇿 sürünən
🇲🇽 reptante
Etymology
The word 'crawly' is derived from the verb 'crawl,' which originated from the Old English 'crawlian.' The sense of unease and discomfort associated with the word has evolved over time to describe a spooky or eerie feeling. The use of 'crawly' in the context of a creepy or unsettling sensation is a relatively modern development in the English language.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,883, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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