creeping

[kree-ping]

noun

1. Slang.,  the act or practice of following someone persistently or stealthily, especially online.

   Twitter and LinkedIn creeping is a normal part of my day.

adjective

1. advancing or developing gradually so as to infringe on or supplant something else.

   creeping inflation;

   creeping socialism.

Word History and Origins

Origin of creeping¹

creep + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

She said while the number of mortgage repossessions had been creeping up in recent years, the current levels remained "historically low".

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Meanwhile, I try to ignore the warmth creeping into my face.

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We were there enjoying the party when an unsettledness started creeping through the crowd.

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Allen's game is not perfect, and the big mistakes are creeping in, but there is no doubting his effectiveness and why Buffalo still believe he can propel them to Super Bowl glory.

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The problems could take months to resolve, obscuring what’s going on in the U.S. economy at a crucial juncture when growth appears wobbly and inflation is creeping higher.

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