Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
give-someone-the-creeps
idiomatic expression
ɡɪv ˈsʌmˌwʌn ðə krips
Definition
To cause someone to feel uneasy, frightened, or disturbed.
Examples
- That horror movie really gave me the creeps.
- The way he stared at her gave her the creeps.
- Walking through the abandoned house gives me the creeps.
Meaning
This phrase is commonly used when something or someone evokes a strong feeling of discomfort or fear in another person.
Synonyms
- unsettle
- disturb
- freak out
- make uneasy
