English · Word Candidate

creepy

/ˈkɹiːpi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: creepier · creepiest

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Meaning · English

Moving by creeping along.

Adjective

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).

Meaning · English

Producing an uneasy fearful sensation, as of things crawling over one's skin.

AdjectiveRegister: informal

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).

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.

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