creeps

creeps · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    (third person singular of "creep") Moves slowly and carefully.

  2. 2.

    (the creeps) A feeling of fear or revulsion.

  3. 3.

    Develops or advances gradually.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    give someone the creeps — to make someone feel uncomfortable or scared
  • •
    the creeps — a feeling of fear or disgust

Related words

See also: creep, creeping, creepy, crept
Synonyms: crawls, slinks, sneaks

Etymology

From creep, from Old English creopan meaning "to creep, crawl."