creepy

Meanings

• adjective

  Evoking fear, unease, or a feeling of being stalked or followed.

  - "The old house at the end of the street was creepy."
  - "The creaking floorboards made the room feel creepy."
  - "The creepy clown's laugh echoed through the empty carnival."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with creepy
weepy , peepy , slepy

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Variants

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creepier , creepiest , creepily , creepiness , creepinesses , creepy , creepy-crawly

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'uncanny' or 'strange', from Old English 'crēpe' meaning 'clinging' or 'creeping'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'creepy' was first used in English literature in the late 18th century.

2. The word 'creepy' is often used to describe haunted houses in Halloween stories.

3. In psychology, the 'uncanny valley' refers to a feeling of unease or discomfort caused by an object that is almost, but not quite, human-like.

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Related Concepts

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1. uncanny: Related concept that refers to something that is strangely familiar or human-like but not quite right.

2. eerie: Related concept that refers to an atmosphere of mystery, unease, or fear.

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Culture

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In literature, 'creepy' has been used to describe eerie settings, characters, or situations. In art, it can refer to unsettling or surreal imagery. In music, it can be used to describe a spooky or suspenseful atmosphere.

How to Memorize "creepy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a dark, empty house with creaking floorboards and strange noises coming from the shadows.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'creepy' with feelings of fear and unease.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'CREEPY' to remember the meaning: C - Creeping, R - Unsettling, E - Eerie, P - Peculiar, P - Strange, Y - Yielding an uneasy feeling.

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