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give someone the creeps

The correct spelling is give someone the creeps.

How to pronounce give someone the creeps

verb

Say it like: Jiv-e s-omeo-ne -the- cr-eep-s

The correct spelling is give someone the creeps. To give someone a feeling of uneasiness or mild fright. For example: "Walking through the graveyard late at night really gives me the creeps."

Usage Examples

Walking through the graveyard late at night really gives me the creeps.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To give someone a feeling of uneasiness or mild fright.

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