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- Dictionarycreeping/ˈkriːpɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. (of a plant) growing along the ground or other surface by means of extending stems or branches: "creeping ivy can do damage to the wall surface"
- 2. (of a negative characteristic or fact) occurring or developing gradually and almost imperceptibly: "a creeping sense of dread"
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Definition of creeping adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
When you feel the touch of tiny insect legs on your skin, you shudder, because bugs give you the creeps. Creep has a long history and a subtle variety of meanings. In its earliest recorded usage, it described the movement of legless creatures like snakes and worms.
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May 11, 2007 · 1. The act of hitting on chicks when you are black-out drunk in hopes of hooking up with them. The act is usually committed by a person who is know to frequently do this, a creeper. 2. The act of macking on extremely drunk chicks when you are still sober, also a common act done by creepers.
Oct 18, 2023 · These are words and phrases related to creeping. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of creeping.
creeping: Developing gradually over a period of time.
Jun 27, 2024 · Signs of Lifestyle Creep. Living paycheck to paycheck despite raises. Feeling like you don’t know where your money goes every month. Dwindling emergency savings. Falling short on your retirement contributions. Relying on credit cards to get through the week or month. Financing unnecessary expenses, like lavish vacations, new clothing, or nice ...
