give the willies



give you the willies

to make you feel frightened or nervous give you the creeps Driving at night on country roads gives me the willies.
Usage notes: also used in the form get the willies (to become frightened or nervous): I get the willies whenever I think of having to take exams.
See also: give, willies

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Rayno-Bulgarian
Pepijn-Dutch
Joleenjo-LEENEnglish
PacaPAH-kahSpanish
Zuzanka-Czech, Slovak
Kohakuko-hah-kooJapanese