noun
Uncommon
creeps
kreeps
Creeps (noun) means a feeling of fear, unease, or revulsion. Example: “That abandoned house gives me the creeps.”
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noun
1
A feeling of fear, unease, or revulsion.
"That abandoned house gives me the creeps."
How to use creeps
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn uneasy, spooked feeling.
When to use it
Informal; almost always used as "the creeps".
Common pairings
give someone the creeps
get the creeps
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Word forms
the creeps plural
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Rhymes for creeps
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What does “creeps” mean?
The word “creeps” means a feeling of fear, unease, or revulsion. In plain terms, an uneasy, spooked feeling.
How do you pronounce “creeps”?
“Creeps” is pronounced kreeps (/kɹiːps/ in IPA).
How do you use “creeps” in a sentence?
Here is “creeps” used in a sentence: “That abandoned house gives me the creeps.”
What part of speech is “creeps”?
“Creeps” is a noun.
Is “creeps” a common word?
“Creeps” is an uncommon word in modern English.