Meaning & Definition of word "Creep"

Creep

/kriːp/

1. a slow, stealthy movement.
- Example: He felt a creep of unease as he entered the dark room.
2. a person who is considered obnoxious or unpleasant, especially someone who is overly ingratiating towards others.
- Example: I can't stand that creep who always sits too close and stares.

1. to move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being heard or noticed.
- Example: She had to creep past the sleeping dog to avoid waking it up.
2. to advance gradually and stealthily.
- Example: The fog began to creep over the valley as night fell.
3. to gradually increase in a certain quality or condition, often to an undesirable degree.
- Example: The prices of groceries seem to creep higher every month.

●Middle English 'crepen', from Old English 'cripian' meaning 'to move slowly'.

creep up on someone:

To approach someone quietly or stealthily without being noticed.

give the creeps:

To cause a feeling of discomfort or fear.

creep around:

To move about stealthily, often in a sneaky or underhanded manner.

crawl:

To move on hands and knees.

sneak:

To move in a secretive manner.

skulk:

To move stealthily or furtively.

Meaning: A person who behaves inappropriately towards others, often with unwelcome advances.

● Example Sentence: He's such a creep, always staring at girls.

Meaning: To feel uneasy or disturbed by a situation or person.

● Example Sentence: That whole scene gave me the creeps.