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creepy

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creep·y  (krp)
adj. creep·i·er, creep·i·est Informal
1. Of or producing a sensation of uneasiness or fear, as of things crawling on one's skin: a creepy feeling; a creepy story.
2. Annoyingly unpleasant; repulsive: the creepy kids next door.

creepi·ness n.

creepy
Adjective
[creepier, creepiest] Informal causing a feeling of fear or disgust
creepiness n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.creepy - annoying and unpleasant; "some creepy kids were bothering her"
offensive - unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses; "offensive odors"
2.creepy - causing a sensation as of things crawling on your skin; "a creepy story"; "I had a creepy-crawly feeling"
alarming - frightening because of an awareness of danger

creepy
Translations
creepy [ˈkriːpɪ] adj (= frightening) → horripilante
creepy [ˈkrɪːpɪ] adj (= frightening) → qui fait frissonner, qui donne la chair de poule
creepy [ˈkriːpɪ] creep adjgruselig;
(experience) → unheimlich, gruselig
creepy [ˈkriːpɪ] adj (= frightening) → che fa accapponare la pelle


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The Beaver brought paper,portfolio, pens, And ink in unfailing supplies: While strange creepy creatures came out of their dens, And watched them with wondering eyes.
They were greatly disheartened by the failure of their girl Ruler, and the knowledge that she was now an ornament in the Nome King's palace--a dreadful, creepy place in spite of all its magnificence.
The stillness was awful creepy and uncom- fortable.
 
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