creeper

noun
UK: /ˈkriːpər/
US: /ˈkriːpər/

  1. A plant that grows along the ground or up walls.

    1. The creeper grew up the side of the house.
    2. Ivy is a type of creeper that can damage buildings if not controlled.

  2. A person who behaves in a way that makes other people feel uncomfortable, especially because they are sexually interested in them.

    1. He gave me the creeper vibes at the party last night.
    2. She felt uneasy because there was a creeper staring at her from across the room.

  3. A device with wheels that allows someone to lie on their back and move around easily, especially when working under a vehicle.

    1. He used a creeper to work on the car's exhaust system.
    2. The mechanic rolled under the truck on a creeper to inspect the undercarriage.

Synonyms

climber vine pervert

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "creeper" in English means: A plant that grows along the ground or up walls., A person who behaves in a way that makes other people feel uncomfortable, especially because they are sexually interested in them., A device with wheels that allows someone to lie on their back and move around easily, especially when working under a vehicle..

The phonetic transcription of "creeper" is /ˈkriːpər/ in British English and /ˈkriːpər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "creeper": climber, vine, pervert.

Example usage of "creeper": "The creeper grew up the side of the house.". More examples on the page.