Simple Definition of creepy

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creepy

adjective

creepier; creepiest
informal : strange or scary : causing people to feel nervous and afraid
a creepy movie
a creepy old house
There's something creepy about that guy.

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“Creepy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/creepy. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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