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creepy

/ˈkriːpi/
creep · y
Adverb:creepily
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• adjective

1

Causing an unpleasant feeling of fear, unease, or revulsion; eerie and unsettling.

Example

"The abandoned house at the end of the lane had a creepy atmosphere that kept the neighborhood children away."

2

Behaving in ancelessly intrusive, socially inappropriate, or sleazy way that makes others feel uncomfortable or threatened.

Example

"She decided to leave the party early because a stranger kept staring at her and making creepy remarks."

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creeping phlox
creeps
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crema
cremains
cremate

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from the verb 'creep' and the suffix '-y', originally referring to the physical sensation of the flesh crawling with fear before broadening to describe anything eerie or unsettling.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Creepy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/creepy
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