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Creeps Meaning for Kids

What Does Creeps Mean?

Verb

  • To move slowly and quietly on hands and knees or by crawling.
  • To move in a way that is sneaky or secretive.

Noun

  • A feeling of fear or uneasiness, often caused by something spooky.

Verb

  • To move slowly and quietly on hands and knees or by crawling.
  • To slowly come closer or approach in a sneaky way.

Noun

  • A feeling of fear or uneasiness, often when something is spooky.

Creeps — Full Explanation

Creeps can mean when someone or something moves in a sneaky way, like a spider crawling.

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Related Words

crawl sneak scary

Creeps Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
क्रीप्स (Creeps) in Hindi

kreeps

खिसकना (To slide) in Hindi

khisakna

kannada
ಕೀಳ್ಮಟ್ಟ (kīḷmaṭṭa)

keelmatta

ಕೀಟಗಳು (kīṭagaḷu)

keetagalu

ಚಲನೆ (chalanē)

chalané

bengali
ক্রিপস (krips)

krips

ক্রিপি (kripi)

kripi

ভুত (bhut)

bhut

spanish
escalofríos en español

escalofríos

sustos en español

sustos

Creeps Synonyms

crawl sneak fear unease crawl sneak fear unease

Creeps Antonyms

run dash calm comfort run walk comfort calm

Creeps in Sentences

  • The cat creeps quietly through the grass.
  • A little mouse creeps out of its hole.
  • He creeps up behind his friend to surprise him.
  • The spider creeps along the wall.
  • She creeps slowly so she doesn't make a sound.

💬 Creeps Chat: Listen In!

A Night in the Garden

Rohan: "Dadi, I don't want to go into the garden at night, it's too dark."

Dadi: "What's wrong, beta? The stars are shining brightly, and the jasmine flowers are blooming."

Rohancreeps me out.": "But I saw a big spider web on the bush, and it gives me the shivers. The spider web on the bush, and it gives me the shivers. The spider. The spider web on the bush, and it gives me the shivers. The spider

Dadi: "I know it can be scary, but the spider is just trying to make its home. Let's watch it from a distance, and see how it creeps slowly across its web."

Rohan: "Okay, Dadi... wow, it's moving so slowly, it's like it's dancing. The way it creeps is actually kind of cool."

Dadi: "You see, beta, even the things that seem scary at first can be beautiful if we look closer. Now, let's go get some hot jalebis and enjoy the night."

Frequently Asked Questions About Creeps

What does 'creeps' mean?
The word 'creeps' can mean to move slowly and quietly, like a cat sneaking up on a mouse. It can also mean feeling scared or uneasy.
How do you pronounce 'creeps'?
You pronounce 'creeps' like this: kreeps, rhyming with 'leaps'.
What is the origin of the word 'creeps'?
The word 'creeps' comes from the Old English word 'crēopan', which means to crawl or move slowly.
What is the meaning of 'creeps' in Spanish?
The word 'creeps' in Spanish is 'escalofríos' (escalofríos).

Facts & Quotes About Creeps

Fact: Creepy crawlies like spiders and ants help keep our environment healthy by eating pests and breaking down dead plants!
Proverb: Slow and steady wins the race. (This means that taking your time can lead to success.)
Quote: "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." - Franklin D. Roosevelt