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creeping
creep·ing C0737600 (krē′pĭng)adj.1. Developing gradually over a period of time: "a creeping sense of cultural dread" (Andrew Sullivan).2. Botany Having stems that creep along the ground and root at intervals.creeping (ˈkriːpɪŋ) adj1. (Botany) (of a plant) having a stem that grows horizontally along the ground and throws out roots at intervals2. censorious (of a process or change) happening slowly and stealthily, without being noticedThesaurus| Noun | 1. |  creeping - a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body; "a crawl was all that the injured man could manage"; "the traffic moved at a creep"crawling, crawl, creeplocomotion, travel - self-propelled movement |
Translationscreeping
creep intoTo enter some place stealthily. I'll watch the door while you creep into the lab and steal the poison. That possum must have crept into the basement while the door was open.See also: creepcreep across (something)To move slowly, and often stealthily, across a particular area or surface. The robber crept across the lawn and then opened a window to get into the house. When I saw the bee creeping across the windowsill, I bolted out of the room. The sunlight crept across my face and woke me up.See also: across, creepcreep along (something)To move slowly, and often stealthily, across a particular area or surface. The robber crept along the walkway and then opened a window to get into the house. When I saw the bee creeping along the windowsill, I bolted out of the room.See also: creepcreep awayTo move slowly, and often stealthily, away from someone or something. I froze when I saw the bee on the windowsill, but luckily, it crept away. I crept away after stealing the cookies off the counter.See also: away, creepcreep byTo move slowly, as of time. Time feels like it's just creeping by in that class because it's so boring.See also: by, creepcreep inTo enter some thing or place slowly and/or stealthily. I may have allowed my personal feelings to creep in when I gave that job to my brother. Luckily, mom didn't hear us last night when we crept in after curfew.See also: creepcreep out1. To exit slowly and often stealthily. The cat crept out from under the bush to see if the dog was gone.2. slang To make someone feel uneasy. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is commonly used between "creep" and "out." I'm OK with most bugs, but centipedes just creep me out, man. That guy in the corner was really creeping us out, so we decided to leave.See also: creep, outcreep over (someone or something)To move slowly, and often stealthily, across a particular area or surface. The sunlight crept over my face and woke me up. When I saw the bee creeping over my textbook, I leapt from my seat.See also: creep, overcreep under (something)To move slowly, and often stealthily, under something. The cat crept under the bush and stayed there until the dog was gone.See also: creepcreep up1. To approach someone or something slowly and often stealthily. I crept up behind my brother and startled him.2. To encroach (upon one or something) gradually over time. It wasn't until I sat down that I realized how much exhaustion had crept up on me. The weeds have been really creeping up on the edge of the yard over the last few years.See also: creep, upcreep up on (someone or something)1. To approach someone or something slowly and often stealthily. I crept up on my brother from behind and startled him.2. To encroach (upon one or something) gradually over time. It wasn't until I sat down that I realized how much exhaustion had crept up on me. The weeds have been really creeping up on the edge of the yard over the last few years.See also: creep, on, upcreeping crudAn unknown or unidentified illness, often a rash. I think you better get that creeping crud checked out by a doctor—it's not looking so good.See also: creeping, crudcreep awayto travel away slowly and carefully; to sneak away. The boys were completely ashamed and crept away. The cat crept away quietly.See also: away, creepcreep byFig. [for time] to pass slowly. The minutes crept by as I awaited Mrs. Barron's telephone call. I know the days will creep by until we finally get our test results.See also: by, creepcreep in (to something)to go into something or a place slowly and carefully; to sneak into something or a place. The cat crept into the bedroom. Max planned to creep into the house and take cash and jewelry.See also: creepcreep out(from under someone or something) Go to out (from under someone or something).See also: creep, outcreep out (of something)to go out of something or a place slowly and carefully; to sneak out of something or a place. A little mouse crept out of the cupboard. The fox crept out of the henhouse, carrying a chicken.See also: creep, outcreep up[for darkness] to move gradually and slowly [toward someone or something]. Dusk crept up and swallowed us in darkness.See also: creep, upcreeping-crud1. n. any unidentified disease. There is some kind of creeping-crud between my toes. 2. n. a repellent person. Willy has become such a creeping-crud since he inherited all that money. 3. n. any nasty, slimy substance. That’s not creeping-crud! That’s pecan pie! EncyclopediaSeecreepcreeping
creepingMoving slowly, and close to the surface. In pediatrics, dragging oneself along the floor, a form of locomotion that precedes crawling.creeping
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