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creepy

[kree-pee] / ˈkri pi /


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A robot that looks human but behaves differently is creepy, an effect known as the uncanny valley.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

A mother who sees other women as her direct competition isn’t just creepy; she’s dangerous — and the fact that, in this case, the other women are preteen girls makes it even worse.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Originating as a creepy shared story told online by ordinary internet users, the "Backrooms" universe erupts into American cinemas on Friday with a film directed by star YouTuber Kane Parsons.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

If you prefer your rock music sinister and creepy, then Serbia have you covered.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

I was still living in Chicago when I began to receive creepy Christmas newsletters designed to look like tabloids and annual reports.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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