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creepier

creep·y
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kree-pee]
    • /ˈkri pi/
    • /ˈkriː.pi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kree-pee]
    • /ˈkri pi/

Definitions of creepier word

  • adjective creepier having or causing a creeping sensation of the skin, as from horror or fear: a creepy ghost story. 1
  • adjective creepier that creeps: a creepy insect. 1
  • adjective creepier Slang. of, relating to, or characteristic of a person who is a creep; obnoxious; weird. 1
  • noun creepier Comparative form of creepy. 1
  • adjective creepier comparative form of creepy: more creepy. 0

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Origin of creepier

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; creep + -y1

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Parts of speech for Creepier

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

creepier popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

creepier usage trend in Literature

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