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"creep" Meaning
creep
/kriːp/
Noun
slow, steady movement or development, especially when not noticeable
"creep" Example Sentences
The financial adviser suggested a few measures we could look into to reduce cost
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"creep" Related Lesson Material
Something called "lifestyle creep" might be to blame.
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He would creep into my room and put a present beside my bed.
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If you charge a phone overnight, it's also a good idea to remove the case so its temperature doesn't creep up.
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Lifestyle creep, also called "lifestyle inflation," is when you find yourself with some more money — for example, after getting a new job or paying off a mortgage — but then spend more as a result.
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“The willies” are a lot like the creeps.
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Or you could say, “That guy gives me the creeps.”
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'Well, I'll eat it,' said Alice, 'and if it makes me grow larger, I can reach the key; and if it makes me grow smaller, I can creep under the door; so either way I'll get into the garden, and I don't care which happens!'
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And the planes keep on moving, creeping across the map day and night.
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However, a growing sense of concern is creeping into Turkish society because of surveillance activities.
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So, you might say “I get the creeps every time he walks by.”
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Related Words
creep
/kriːp/
Verb
to move quietly and slowly so that others do not notice you
creepy
/ˈkriːpi/
Adjective
Informal
causing a feeling of fear or nervousness
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