Creeped: meaning, definitions and examples

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creeped

 

[ 'kri:pt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Creeped is the past tense of the verb 'creep.' It generally means to move slowly and carefully, often to avoid being noticed. It can also imply a sense of unease or discomfort. In some contexts, it can refer to experiencing a strange feeling or sensation. Additionally, 'creeped' can describe a situation where someone feels nervous or frightened due to someone's behavior.

Synonyms

inched, moved stealthily, slid, sneaked

Examples of usage

  • He creeped down the hallway.
  • She felt creeped out by the strange noises.
  • The suspenseful movie creeped me out.
  • The cat creeped up on its prey.

Translations

Translations of the word "creeped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น assustado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erschreckt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terkejut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปัะบะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przestraszony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฉšใ‹ใ›ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท effrayรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ asustado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผrkรผtรผcรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋†€๋ผ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุฒูˆุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vydฤ›ลกenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vystraลกenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎณๆ€•็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prestraลกen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrรฆddur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า›ะฐั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒจแƒคแƒแƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qorxmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ asustado

Etymology

The word 'creep' originates from the Old English word 'cripan,' which means to crawl or move slowly. Its use can be traced back to the medieval period when it was used to describe the slow, deliberate movement of animals or humans. Over time, the meaning expanded to encompass a wider range of slow movements, including stealthy or sneaky actions. The evolution of 'creep' continued into the modern English language, where it has taken on additional connotations, particularly in informal speech, to refer to feelings of discomfort or fear, often triggered by unsettling situations or individuals. The past participle form 'creeped' became standard in English due to the regularization of verbs in English grammar. Today, 'creeped' can convey both a physical action and a psychological state, reflecting the nuanced evolution of the word through various contexts.