Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to-make-your-skin-crawl

idiom

/təˈmeɪk jʊər skɪn krɔːl/

Definition

To experience a feeling of discomfort or fear that causes one’s skin to feel as though it is crawling; often due to something eerie, unsettling, or unpleasant.

Examples

The thought of going into the abandoned house made my skin crawl.
Her eerie laughter in the dark made my skin crawl.
Watching the horror movie alone at night made my skin crawl.

Meaning

This expression describes a strong reaction of fear or unease, typically in response to something creepy or gross. It can refer to anything from a frightening story to a disturbing sight.