creepy Definition and Meaning in English (creepy definition)

adjective
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Creepy definition: Causing an unpleasant feeling of fear, unease, or revulsion, often in a subtle or unsettling way.

Definitions of Creepy

  1. 1adjective(colloquial)

    Causing an unpleasant feeling of fear, unease, or revulsion, often in a subtle or unsettling way.

Example Sentences

“The old abandoned house had a really creepy atmosphere.”

“He gave me a creepy smile that made me uncomfortable.”

“I heard a creepy noise coming from the basement.”

Inflected Word Forms

nouncreep
nouncreepiness
agent nouncreeper
adverbcreepily

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

creepy crawlycollocation

A small insect or creature that makes people feel uncomfortable or scared.

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Creepy definition: Causing an unpleasant feeling of fear, unease, or revulsion, often in a subtle or unsettling way.
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'Creepy' translates to 'creepy' in English. Creepy definition: Causing an unpleasant feeling of fear, unease, or revulsion, often in a subtle or unsettling way.
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