creepy
Translation
unsettling, scary, eerie
Examples
That old house looks creepy at night.
That old house looks creepy at night.
He has a creepy smile.
He has a creepy smile.
Grammar Patterns
creepy ((noun)) describing (sth.) as unsettling That's a creepy doll.
to be creepy to be unsettling or scary That old house is creepy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: scary, spooky, eerie, unsettling; Antonyms: pleasant, comforting
Etymology
From the verb 'creep' + '-y'. It describes something that makes your skin 'creep' or crawl with fear or disgust.
Memory Tips
Think of a spider 'creeping' up on you. That feeling is 'creepy'.