Creeper Definition

krēpər
creepers
noun
creepers
One that creeps.
American Heritage
A plant that spreads by means of stems that creep.
American Heritage
Any of various small passerine birds (esp. family Certhiidae) that creep on trees, bushes, or walls looking for insects, larvae, etc. to eat, including the wall creeper, certain wood warblers, etc.
Webster's New World
A device with metal hooks for dragging the bottom of a lake, pond, etc.; grapnel.
Webster's New World
A metal plate with spikes, fastened to a shoe to prevent slipping.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Creeper

Noun

Singular:
creeper
Plural:
creepers

Origin of Creeper

  • Slang usage derived from phrase "give the creeps" or "creep out" (distinct from givers from give, or merely one who creeps)

    From Wiktionary

  • creep +‎ -er

    From Wiktionary

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