creep

Meanings

• noun

  A person who behaves in a way that makes others feel uneasy, uncomfortable, or frightened.

  - "The stranger's creepy behavior made everyone uncomfortable."
  - "The haunted house gave off a distinctly creepy vibe."
  - "The serial killer had a creepy obsession with children."

• verb

  To move slowly and stealthily, often in a way that is unwelcome or threatening.

  - "The burglar crept through the dark house, trying not to make a sound."
  - "The spider crept across the ceiling, leaving the occupants of the room on edge."
  - "The stalker crept up behind his victim, preparing to strike."

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Pronunciation

1. /kɹiːp/
   
   
   
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2. /kɹiːp/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

crawl , weirdo

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with creep
grip , slip , drip

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Homophones

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1. Crepe (French) : A thin pancake, often sweet and filled with fruit or cream.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of creep that leads to same result
creep , creeping , creeps , crept , creep feeder , creep out , creeped out , creeping out , creeps out , crept out , creep up , creep up on , creeped up , creeping up , creeping up on , creeps up , creeps up on , crept up , crept up on , bracket creep , bracket creeps , mission creep , make someone's flesh creep , make someone's skin creep , make someone's skin/flesh creep , make one's flesh crawl , make one's flesh creep , make someone's flesh crawl , make someone's flesh crawl/creep , made one's flesh crawl , made one's flesh creep , make someone's skin crawl , make someone's skin crawl/creep , makes one's flesh crawl , makes one's flesh creep , making one's flesh crawl , making one's flesh creep

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Forms

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creeps, crept, creeping

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Etymology

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Old English 'crēopan' meaning 'to crawl, creep'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'creep' was popularized in the 1950s by psychiatrist Robert M. Lindner in his book 'Rebel Without a Cause'.

2. The word 'creep' is often used in internet culture to describe someone who behaves in an unwelcome or intrusive way online.

3. In the Harry Potter series, the character Tom Riddle is described as being 'creepy' and 'sinister'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Unease: A feeling of discomfort or apprehension.

2. Fear: An emotion induced by perceived danger or threat.

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Culture

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In literature, 'creep' is often used to describe villainous or sinister characters. In music, it is a term used in heavy metal music to describe a slow, menacing rhythm. In art, it can refer to surreal or unsettling imagery.

How to Memorize "creep"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person moving slowly and quietly, trying not to be seen.
   - Visualize the feeling of unease or discomfort when encountering a creepy situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'creep' with the feeling of unease or discomfort.
   - Think of the word 'creep' when encountering a sinister or villainous character.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym C-R-E-E-P: Creepy, Repulsive, Evil, Eerie, and Puzzling.

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