creep out

verb

Etymology

From creep + out (adverb). The past tense creeped out (instead of crept out) was possibly influenced by freaked out.

Definitions

  1. To make (someone) uncomfortable or afraid

    To make (someone) uncomfortable or afraid; to give (someone) the creeps.

    • That janitor who's always talking about blood creeps me out.

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