creepy

English

/ˈkɹiːpi/, /ˈkɹipi/

adj
Definitions
  • Moving by creeping along.
  • (informal) Producing an uneasy fearful sensation, as of things crawling over one's skin.
  • (informal) Feeling an uneasy fearful sensation; creeped out.
  • (informal) Strangely repulsive.

Etymology

Suffix from English creep (be creepy, make uncomfortable).

Origin

English

creep

Gloss

be creepy, make uncomfortable

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