creepy

adjective
UK: /ˈkriːpi/
US: /ˈkriːpi/

  1. Something that causes an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease.

    1. That old house is so creepy at night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The way he stared at me gave me a really creepy feeling that I couldn't shake off. [ ] [ ]

  2. Strange or disturbing, often in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable.

    1. He has a creepy smile. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's a little creepy how much he knows about my personal life. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

eerie disturbing scary spooky unsettling frightening
creepy verb

  1. To cause someone to feel uneasy or frightened.

    1. That movie really creeped me out. [ ] [ ]
    2. His constant staring began to creep her out, making her avoid him. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "creepy" in English means: Something that causes an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease., Strange or disturbing, often in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable..

The phonetic transcription of "creepy" is /ˈkriːpi/ in British English and /ˈkriːpi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "creepy": eerie, disturbing, scary, spooky, unsettling, frightening.

Example usage of "creepy": "That old house is so creepy at night.". More examples on the page.