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- DictionaryCreep/krēp/
verb
- 1. move slowly and carefully in order to avoid being heard or noticed: "he crept downstairs, hardly making any noise"
- 2. (of a plant) grow along the ground or other surface by means of extending stems or branches: "thorny roses crept up the dull gray walls"
noun
- 1. a detestable person: informal, derogatory "I thought he was a nasty little creep"
- 2. slow movement, especially at a steady but almost imperceptible pace: "an attempt to prevent this slow creep of costs"
CREEP meaning: 1. to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually in order to avoid being noticed: 2. someone who…. Learn more.
May 7, 2024 · 15 meanings: 1. to crawl with the body near to or touching the ground 2. to move slowly, quietly, or cautiously 3. to act in a.... Click for more definitions.
A beetle creeps along the ground. Moving slowly and silently, it creeps up on you. When you feel the touch of tiny insect legs on your skin, you shudder, because bugs give you the creeps.
Definition of creep verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
CREEP definition: 1. to move very quietly and carefully: 2. to gradually start to exist or appear: 3. to move…. Learn more.
6 days ago · creep in American English. (krip ) verb intransitive Word forms: crept or ˈcreeping. 1. to move along with the body close to the ground, as on hands and knees. 2. to move slowly, stealthily, timidly, or furtively. 3. to come on gradually and almost unnoticed.
Apr 10, 2024 · creep ( countable and uncountable, plural creeps) The movement of something that creeps (like worms or snails). A relatively small gradual change, variation or deviation (from a planned value) in a measure. A slight displacement of an object; the slight movement of something. ( uncountable) The gradual expansion or proliferation of something ...
