Give somebody the creeps

verb phrase

To cause a feeling of fear or disgust.

The dark alleyway gives me the creeps.
Visual representation of "give somebody the creeps" - To cause a feeling of fear or disgust

Often appears as...

  • the dark alley gives me the creeps
  • spiders give her the creeps

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb phrase

To cause a feeling of fear or disgust.

The dark alleyway gives me the creeps.
Visual representation of "give somebody the creeps" - To cause a feeling of fear or disgust

Often appears as...

  • the dark alley gives me the creeps
  • spiders give her the creeps

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "give somebody the creeps"
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Emotional Response

Describes immediate emotional reaction, often negative or unsettling.

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Seeing the abandoned house at night gives me the creeps.
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Colloquial Use

Common in casual conversation, not suitable for formal contexts.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
She avoided the old portrait; it gave her the creeps.
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Personal Feeling

Subjective sensation, varies from person to person.

Illustration for Personal Feeling
Clowns are supposed to be funny, but they give me the creeps.
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Emotional Response

Describes immediate emotional reaction, often negative or unsettling.

Illustration for Emotional Response
Seeing the abandoned house at night gives me the creeps.
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Colloquial Use

Common in casual conversation, not suitable for formal contexts.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
She avoided the old portrait; it gave her the creeps.
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Personal Feeling

Subjective sensation, varies from person to person.

Illustration for Personal Feeling
Clowns are supposed to be funny, but they give me the creeps.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Response

Describes immediate emotional reaction, often negative or unsettling.

Illustration for Emotional Response
Seeing the abandoned house at night gives me the creeps.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Use

Common in casual conversation, not suitable for formal contexts.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
She avoided the old portrait; it gave her the creeps.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Personal Feeling

Subjective sensation, varies from person to person.

Illustration for Personal Feeling
Clowns are supposed to be funny, but they give me the creeps.
Visual representation of the word "Give somebody the creeps"

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