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Definition |
to cause someone to feel uneasy |
Examples |
1) The abandoned, creaking mansion gave me the
creeps whenever I walked past it. 2) Watching horror movies
late at night always gives me the creeps,
making it difficult to sleep afterwards. |
Etymology |
The phrase likely originated from the association of "creeps" with a
feeling of discomfort, dating back to the early 19th century. |
Synonyms |
give someone a chill, make someone feel jittery |
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