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creepy
adjective \ˈkrē-pē\
: strange or scary : causing people to feel nervous and afraid
creep·i·ercreep·i·est
Full Definition of CREEPY
1
: producing a nervous shivery apprehension <a creepy horror story>; also : eerie
2
: of, relating to, or being a creep : annoyingly unpleasant
— creep·i·ly \-pə-lē\ adverb
— creep·i·ness \-pē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of CREEPY
1836
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CREEPY Defined for Kids
creepy
adjective \ˈkrē-pē\
creep·i·ercreep·i·est
Definition of CREEPY for Kids
1
: eerie <a creepy old house>
2
: annoyingly unpleasant <Dozens of frogs gave me a creepy feeling.>
— creep·i·ness noun
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