Creep out

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verb

To cause an uncomfortable feeling of fear or unease.

The creepy doll in the attic creeps me out.
Visual representation of "creep out" - To cause an uncomfortable feeling of fear or unease.

Often appears as...

  • creep somebody out
  • creep out by

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Negative Connotation

The phrase 'creep out' implies a strong negative feeling, not just slight discomfort.

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I had to leave the room, that conversation was really creeping me out.
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Informal Usage

'Creep out' is usually used in casual conversations, not in formal contexts.

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She's fun, but her ghost stories creep me out sometimes.
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Colloquial Context

The phrase is often used among friends or in relaxed settings; it could be less appropriate in serious situations.

Illustration for Colloquial Context
Don't tell me about your surgery in detail, you'll creep me out.
Visual representation of the word "Creep out"

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