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Definition creep in American English

creep noun

noun
/krip/
Example

I thought he was a nasty little creep.

Synonyms and related words
douche public nuisance creep
Synonyms and related words
change effect trend crawl climb trickle
3

used after some other nouns to describe the unexpected and often unwanted effects of a particular situation or trend

Example

Tailored content is fueling commercialism, consumption and ad creep on every single morsel of media.

Example

Global warming is causing measurable season creep worldwide.

Synonyms and related words
repercussion shock wave fallout
Definition creep in American English