/ˈkriːpi/
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Translation
Strange in a way that makes you a little afraid; giving you an uncomfortable feeling.
Word origin
From creep, from Old English creopan, to crawl, plus the ending y; the feeling of something crawling on your skin.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- creopan
- English cognates
- creep
Examples
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A "creepy" place makes your skin feel strange with fear.
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People can be creepy when they act in a strange, uncomfortable way.
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"Creepy" is softer than "terrifying"; it means quietly frightening.
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