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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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Creeping means happening, developing, or moving slowly or gradually. It can be used to describe something disapprovingly, such as creeping Socialism. See more meanings, pronunciation, and translations of creeping.
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Creeping means developing or advancing by slow imperceptible degrees. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of creeping.
noun. Slang. the act or practice of following someone persistently or stealthily, especially online: Twitter and LinkedIn creeping is a normal part of my day. adjective. advancing or developing gradually so as to infringe on or supplant something else: creeping inflation; creeping socialism. Discover More. Word History and Origins.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word creep as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Creep can mean to move slowly, to spread over a surface, to change shape, to cause a sensation of horror, or to be an unpleasant person.
Creeping is an adjective that describes something bad that happens or moves gradually and not easily noticed. Learn how to use it in sentences with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app and website.
Creeping means developing gradually or having stems that grow along the ground. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, and translations in different languages.
