Other Definitions
creep (dict)
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CreepThe term creep has several meanings: - it is a derogatory slang term describing a type of person; e.g. "She is such a creep"
- it is a deliberately slow and quiet method of walking or moving; "He was trying to creep up on me and scare me!"
- it refers to the slow movement of something; e.g. "The boat took forever to get here. It was just creeping along"
- it is a failure mode of polymers at room temperature, as well as metals and ceramics under high temperatures.
- it is a project management problem where the objectives of a project expand beyond the initial project limits as the project progresses
- it is the slow progression of rock and other debris down a low grade slope; it can also refer to slow deformation of such materials as a result of prolonged pressure and stress (also known as downhill creep)
- it is the title of different songs by musical groups Radiohead, Stone Temple Pilots, and TLC.
- a 2004 horror film, Creep
- in 1972 The Committee to Re-elect the President was know as CREEP.
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