If you say that something or someone is creepy, you mean they make you feel very nervous or frightened . The word 'creepy' has been commonly used to describe experiences, people, or places that invoke discomfort, fear, or dread . It is often associated with horror or supernatural genres but can be used to describe real-life situations that feel eerie or unsettling. 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. Definition of creepy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning , pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
