1 C1 idiomatic slang
to disgust someone or make them feel very uncomfortable
"That moldy smell really skeeves me out."
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skeeve out
C1 slang both transitive/intransitive
to make someone feel disgusted or deeply uncomfortable
In plain English
to make someone feel gross and uncomfortable
What does "skeeve out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Regional North American slang, especially associated with New York area usage. Very informal.
Words that pair with "skeeve out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
people smell behavior bugs dirty bathroom
How to conjugate "skeeve out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
skeeve out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
skeeves out
he/she/it
Past simple
skeeved out
yesterday
Past participle
skeeved out
have + pp
-ing form
skeeving out
continuous
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