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Creep out

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Negative ConnotationPlay
The phrase 'creep out' implies a strong negative feeling, not just slight discomfort. SlideI had to leave the room, that conversation was really creeping me out.
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Informal UsagePlay
'Creep out' is usually used in casual conversations, not in formal contexts. SlideShe's fun, but her ghost stories creep me out sometimes.
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Colloquial ContextPlay
The phrase is often used among friends or in relaxed settings; it could be less appropriate in serious situations. SlideDon't tell me about your surgery in detail, you'll creep me out.