Creeped: meaning, definitions and examples
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creeped
[ 'kri:pt ]
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:
๐ต๐น assustado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช erschreckt
๐ฎ๐ฉ terkejut
๐บ๐ฆ ะปัะบะฐัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ przestraszony
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฉใใใ
๐ซ๐ท effrayรฉ
๐ช๐ธ asustado
๐น๐ท รผrkรผtรผcรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ผ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฒูุน
๐จ๐ฟ vydฤลกenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ vystraลกenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฎณๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ prestraลกen
๐ฎ๐ธ hrรฆddur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพัาะฐััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแจแคแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qorxmuล
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.