creepage

American  

[kree-pij] / ˈkri pɪdʒ /

noun

1. the act or process of creeping.

2. slow, imperceptible movement.

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Etymology

Origin of creepage

First recorded in 1900–05; creep + -age

Example Sentences

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creepage

Scotland's meat industry says it is becoming concerned about the "creepage" of imports from countries which have signed trade deals with the UK.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2025

Metabolism naturally slows as you age, so it’s harder to avoid pound creepage as the years pass.

From Time ● Apr. 4, 2015