creepy
/ˈkɹiːpi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: creepier · creepiest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Moving by creeping along.
Adjective
Examples
creepy-crawlies
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Producing an uneasy fearful sensation, as of things crawling over one's skin.
AdjectiveRegister: informal
Examples
creepy ghosts
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “creepy” mean?
Moving by creeping along.
Is “creepy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.