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To move slowly with the abdomen close to the ground.

Of plants, to grow across a surface rather than upwards.

To move slowly and quietly in a particular direction.

To make small gradual changes, usually in a particular direction.

The movement of something that creeps (like worms or snails)

A relatively small gradual change, variation or deviation (from a planned value) in a measure.

A slight displacement of an object: the slight movement of something

The gradual expansion or proliferation of something beyond its original goals or boundaries, considered negatively.

Example: christmas creep

(preceded by definite article) A sensation that things are crawling on one's skin.

(preceded by definite article) A feeling of fear or horror.

Example: I get the creeps walking down that street, even in broad daylight.