creepier; creepiest
1
: producing a nervous shivery apprehension
a creepy horror story
also : eerie
2
: of, relating to, or being a creep : annoyingly unpleasant
a creepy old man
creepily adverb
creepiness noun

Examples of creepy in a Sentence

There's something creepy about that guy. a fascinating but creepy stage show by an offbeat magician
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Word History

Etymology

see creep entry 1

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of creepy was in 1836

Dictionary Entries Near creepy

Cite this Entry

“Creepy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creepy. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

creepy

adjective
creepier; creepiest
: having or producing a sensation as of insects creeping on the skin
especially : eerie
creepily adverb
creepiness noun

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