Pronunciation: /kriːps/
noun a feeling of fear or unease
A1 I don't like horror movies because they give me the creeps.
A2 She felt a shiver down her spine as the creeps crawled up her arm.
B1 The old abandoned house was rumored to be haunted, sending creeps down the spines of those who dared to enter.
B2 The eerie silence of the forest gave him the creeps, making him feel uneasy and on edge.
C1 Despite his calm demeanor, he couldn't shake off the creeps he felt in that mysterious place.
C2 The subtle movements in the shadows gave her the creeps, causing her to feel a sense of impending danger.
verb to move slowly and quietly in order to avoid being noticed or to frighten someone
A1 The spider creeps along the wall.
A2 I crept up behind my friend and surprised them.
B1 A feeling of unease creeps over me whenever I enter that old house.
B2 Distrust creeps into their relationship as secrets are revealed.
C1 A sense of dread creeps into the atmosphere as the storm approaches.
C2 A feeling of paranoia creeps in as she begins to suspect everyone around her.
formal The presence of creeps in the neighborhood has caused concern among residents.
informal I always get the creeps when I walk past that old abandoned house.
slang I don't want to hang out with those creeps, they give me bad vibes.
figurative The idea of spiders crawling on me gives me the creeps.
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