creasy

[kree-see]

adjective

creasier, creasiest 

1. full of creases.

Word History and Origins

Origin of creasy¹

First recorded in 1855–60; crease + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Deporting children is controversial for a number of Labour figures, including MP Stella Creasy, who said it is "not the British way", and peer Lord Dubs, who criticised "using children as a weapon".

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Stella Creasy, the Labour MP for Walthamstow, said she agreed the asylum system needed reform but she had concerns about the measures, particularly deporting asylum seekers' children who "think of this as home".

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Stella Creasy, the Labour MP for Walthamstow, brought the issue to Parliament as an urgent question, warning "the seriousness of the term terrorism risks losing its meaning, becoming diluted rather than strengthened".

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Another Labour MP, Stella Creasy, said disabled organisations should have veto power over any recommendations made by the review.

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Stella Creasy asked why MPs would want to retain outdated laws "in any shape or form, rather than learning from what is best practice around the world for all of our constituents".

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