Creep
Pronunciation: /ˈkriːp/
Creep (verb)
- To move slowly and quietly, often to avoid being noticed.
- To increase or grow gradually over time.
Examples
- The cat would creep silently across the room.
- He tried to creep past the sleeping dog.
Common collocations: creep silently, creep up, creep up, creep higher, total creep
Creep (noun)
- A person who makes others feel uncomfortable or uneasy.
- A slow, gradual movement or change.
Examples
- She thought he was a creep for following her.
- Nobody wanted to talk to the creep at the party.