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creeps
When used as a noun, this term is exclusively plural and refers to a visceral, physical reaction to fear or repulsion. It is almost always used with the definite article in the phrase "give someone the creeps," describing a sudden onset of skin-tingling discomfort rather than a general state of anxiety.
As a verb, the word conveys a sense of stealth and intentionality. It differs from "crawl" in that it emphasizes the desire to remain unseen or unheard, often carrying a connotation of secrecy, caution, or predatory behavior.
Meanings
Examples
That old abandoned asylum really gives me the creeps.
I can feel the creeps just thinking about those spiders.
Stop staring at me like that, you are giving me the creeps.
The cat creeps through the tall grass to ambush the bird.
He creeps into the kitchen at midnight to steal a snack.
The thief creeps across the floor, avoiding the motion sensors.
She creeps toward the sleeping baby to tuck him in.