the creeps n.,
informal 1. An uncomfortable tightening of the skin caused by fear or shock.
Reading the story of a ghost gave Joe the creeps. The queer noises in the old house gave Mary the creeps. 2. A strong feeling of fear or disgust.
The cold, damp, lonely swamp gave John the creeps. The dog was so ugly it gave Mary the creeps. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲