creep out
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Meaning · English
To make (someone) uncomfortable or afraid; to give (someone) the creeps.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Làm cho ai đó cảm thấy không thoải mái hoặc sợ hãi
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Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
That janitor who's always talking about blood creeps me out.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “creep out” mean?
To make (someone) uncomfortable or afraid; to give (someone) the creeps.
Is “creep out” formal or informal?
creep out is generally informal.