- gives the creeps
- shocks, makes one shudder
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
gives the creeps
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gives the shivers — makes one feel apprehension or horror, gives the creeps … English contemporary dictionary
give the creeps — give (someone) the creeps/willies informal to make you feel frightened and anxious, especially when there is no real reason for this. This old house gives me the creeps. I ve never liked spiders they give me the willies … New idioms dictionary
give (you) the creeps — 1. to make you feel frightened or nervous. This old house gives me the creeps. 2. to cause someone to feel dislike or disgust. My neighbor gives me the creeps … New idioms dictionary
give someone the creeps — give (someone) the creeps/willies informal to make you feel frightened and anxious, especially when there is no real reason for this. This old house gives me the creeps. I ve never liked spiders they give me the willies … New idioms dictionary
give somebody the creeps — give sb the ˈcreeps idiom (informal) to make sb feel nervous and slightly frightened, especially because sb/sth is unpleasant or strange • This old house gives me the creeps. Main entry: ↑creepidiom … Useful english dictionary
give me the creeps — cause me to feel scared or uncomfortable Damon looks like a ghost. He gives me the creeps … English idioms
give someone the creeps — informal Pam says he s a nice guy, but he still gives me the creeps Syn: repel, repulse, revolt, disgust, sicken, nauseate, make someone s flesh creep, make someone s skin crawl; scare, frighten, terrify, horrify; informal gross out, freak out,… … Thesaurus of popular words
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the willies — informal : a nervous feeling Hearing noises at night gives me the willies. [=the creeps] • • • Main Entry: ↑willies … Useful english dictionary
