Word
creeper
Phoneticscreep·er
UK/kɹˈiːpɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a plant that grows along the ground or climbs up a wall. It can also be a person who sends unwanted messages to someone they do not know well.
n. a plant that spreads along the ground or climbs a support; also, a person who engages in persistent, unwanted communication with a stranger. Often used in the context of digital harassment or gardening.
Examples
“The garden is full of green creepers.”
“The gardener decided to plant a fast-growing creeper along the fence to provide more privacy.”
“While the botanical creepers provided a natural canopy, the digital creepers were a constant source of frustration for the social media manager.”
Examples
simple
“The garden is full of green creepers.”
contextual
“The gardener decided to plant a fast-growing creeper along the fence to provide more privacy.”
complex
“While the botanical creepers provided a natural canopy, the digital creepers were a constant source of frustration for the social media manager.”
Real-World Examples
“As she strides around in her platform creepers, she gives a few final notes to the Bonhams team.” “Dotted with the odd coffee plantation, the lush, green foothills are blanketed in beautiful mosses, lichens, creepers, vines and mahogany trees, some of which grow to 60m tall.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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