cockroach
/ˈkɒkrɒʊtʃ, -krɒtʃ/Definitions
1. noun
A small, flat insect with a hard exoskeleton and six legs, typically found in unsanitary areas and considered a pest.
“The cockroach scurried across the kitchen counter, disturbing the family’s dinner.”
2. verb
To move quickly and quietly, especially in a way that is difficult to notice.
“The cockroach crawled across the floor without being seen.”