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creepage

American  
[kree-pij] / ˈkri pɪdʒ /

noun

  1. the act or process of creeping.

  2. slow, imperceptible movement.

Etymology

Origin of creepage

First recorded in 1900–05; creep + -age

Example Sentences

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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

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