Creepiness

Creepiness
Creepiness Creep"i*ness (-[i^]-n[e^]s), n. An uneasy sensation as of insects creeping on the skin. [1913 Webster]

She felt a curious, uneasy creepiness. --Mrs. Alexander. [1913 Webster]


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