— creepily , adv. — creepiness , n.
/kree"pee/ , adj., creepier, creepiest .
1. having or causing a creeping sensation of the skin, as from horror or fear: a creepy ghost story.
2. that creeps: a creepy insect.
3. Slang. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a person who is a creep; obnoxious; weird.
[ 1825-35; CREEP + -Y 1 ]