Creep Definition & Meaning
creep
- noun
- someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
- a slow longitudinal movement or deformation
- a pen that is fenced so that young animals can enter but adults cannot
- a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body; "a crawl was all that the injured man could manage"; "the traffic moved at a creep"
- verb
- move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground; "The crocodile was crawling along the riverbed"
- to go stealthily or furtively; "..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house"
- grow or spread, often in such a way as to cover (a surface); "ivy crept over the walls of the university buildings"
- show submission or fear
"Creep" in song lyrics
See how creep is used in real songs:
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"But me, because I'm tryin to creep"
415 f/ Brotha Broski, Icee B — Ruthless is Reality -
"Up to no good as we creep"
4 Deep — Rollin' 4 Deep -
"All of a sudden two fools tried to creep"
4 Deep — What I Do?
Words that rhyme with creep
Usage tips for "creep"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "creep" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for creep to find words that pair well.