That's a great question, Mystique, because we use the word 'creepy' a lot. Creepy and scary are close in meaning but they carry different shades of feeling. Basic Difference: Scary = something that causes fear — often sudden or intense. Creepy = something that makes you feel uncomfortable, uneasy, or gives you the chills — often slow and subtle. SCARY = Immediate fear. You want to run away. Used for: horror movies, loud noises, dangerous people. Examples: “The man had a knife. He was scary.” “That haunted house was really scary.” It’s more about danger or threat. CREEPY = Makes your skin crawl. You feel weird or disgusted. Used for: strange behavior, staring, being too close, weird smiling. Examples: “The man kept staring without blinking. He was creepy.” “He stood too close and whispered in a weird voice. Creepy.” It’s more about weirdness or disturbing behavior, not direct danger. I hope that helps.