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- [kraw-lee]
- /ˈkrɔ li/
- /ˈkrɔːlɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kraw-lee]
- /ˈkrɔ li/
Definitions of crawly word
- adjective crawly feeling or causing a sensation like creatures crawling on one's skin 3
- abbreviation CRAWLY creepy 3
- adjective crawly that crawls; noting or describing things, as worms or insects, that crawl, especially imparting a queasy feeling; creepy. 1
- noun plural crawly a crawling insect, small reptile, etc. 1
- noun crawly Having a sensation of being covered in moving things such as insects. 1
- adjective crawly sensation: as if covered with moving insects 1
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Origin of crawly
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; crawl1 + -y1
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Parts of speech for Crawly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crawly popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
crawly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for crawly
adj crawly
- scary — causing fright or alarm.
- fantastic — conceived or appearing as if conceived by an unrestrained imagination; odd and remarkable; bizarre; grotesque: fantastic rock formations; fantastic designs.
- awesome — An awesome person or thing is very impressive and often frightening.
- creepy — If you say that something or someone is creepy, you mean they make you feel very nervous or frightened.
- strange — unusual, extraordinary, or curious; odd; queer: a strange remark to make.
Antonyms for crawly
adj crawly
- usual — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
- silly — weak-minded or lacking good sense; stupid or foolish: a silly writer.
- common — If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.
- familiar — well-acquainted; thoroughly conversant: to be familiar with a subject.
- plain — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
Top questions with crawly
- what causes creepy crawly skin?
- what is a creepy crawly?
- how does a creepy crawly work?
- what causes itchy crawly skin?
- how to use a creepy crawly pool cleaner?
- what causes crawly skin?
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