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creeper

[ˈkriːpər]

creeper Definition

  • 1a plant that grows along the ground or up walls, trees, etc., by means of extending stems or branches
  • 2a person who behaves in an unpleasantly or insidiously obsequious way
  • 3a shoe with a soft sole that makes no noise when walking

Using creeper: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "creeper" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The ivy was growing as a creeper along the wall.

  • Example

    He's such a creeper, always trying to get close to people he barely knows.

  • Example

    I wore my new creeper shoes to the party and nobody heard me coming.

creeper Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with creeper

  • a plant that grows along the ground or up walls, trees, etc., by means of extending stems or branches

    Example

    The creeper plant had covered the entire fence.

  • a shoe with a soft sole that makes no noise when walking

    Example

    She put on her creeper shoes to sneak up on her friend.

  • social media creeper

    a person who stalks someone's social media profiles without their knowledge or consent

    Example

    I found out he was a social media creeper when he mentioned something I posted months ago.

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Summary: creeper in Brief

A 'creeper' [ˈkriːpər] can refer to a plant that grows along the ground or up walls, trees, etc., a person who behaves in an unpleasantly or insidiously obsequious way, or a shoe with a soft sole that makes no noise when walking. Examples include 'The ivy was growing as a creeper along the wall,' 'He's such a creeper, always trying to get close to people he barely knows,' and 'I wore my new creeper shoes to the party and nobody heard me coming.'

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