noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of creep form-of, plural
2. 2
   A sensation that objects are crawling on one's skin. figuratively, plural, plural-only
3. 3
   a feeling of fear and revulsion wordnet
4. 4
   A feeling or sensation of fear or horror. figuratively, plural, plural-only

   "I get the creeps walking down that street, even in broad daylight."

5. 5
   a disease of cattle and sheep attributed to a dietary deficiency; characterized by anemia and softening of the bones and a slow stiff gait wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of creep form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

acheachingagitationchilblainchilblainschill

Example

More examples

"Old age creeps upon us unnoticed."

Related phrases

give someone the creeps

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