HyperDic: creeps

English > 2 senses of the word creeps:
NOUNstatecreepsa disease of cattle and sheep attributed to a dietary deficiency
feelingcreepsa feeling of fear and revulsion
creeps > pronunciation
Soundskriy'ps
Rhymesheaps
English > creeps: 2 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningA disease of cattle and sheep attributed to a dietary deficiency; characterized by anemia and softening of the bones and a slow stiff gait.
Broaderanimal diseaseA disease that typically does not affect human beings
English > creeps: 2 senses > noun 2, feeling
MeaningA feeling of fear and revulsion.
Example"he gives me the creeps"
Broaderfear, fearfulness, frightAn emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
Usage ofcolloquialismA colloquial expression

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