CREEPS — Definition of CREEPS
verb
1
To move slowly with the abdomen close to the ground.
2
Of plants, to grow across a surface rather than upwards.
3
To move slowly and quietly in a particular direction.
4
To make small gradual changes, usually in a particular direction.
noun
1
The movement of something that creeps (like worms or snails)
2
A relatively small gradual change, variation or deviation (from a planned value) in a measure.
3
A slight displacement of an object: the slight movement of something
4
The gradual expansion or proliferation of something beyond its original goals or boundaries, considered negatively.
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noun
1
(preceded by definite article) A sensation that things are crawling on one's skin.
2
(preceded by definite article) A feeling of fear or horror.
I get the creeps walking down that street, even in broad daylight.
📚 Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/creep
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